Living in Wilmington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 5,494 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $66,154 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $223,800, the median rent is $888/month.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 5,494
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,154State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $223,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmington the median home value is $223,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,766 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $66,154 and the income per person is $34,682. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,403
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.29
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 5,494
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 2,296
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 5,494 | $66,154 | $223,800 | $888 |
| Lakewood Shores | 459 | $78,693 | $217,100 | $1,234 |
| Rest Haven | 455 | $64,531 | $196,400 | $1,332 |
| Braidwood | 6,062 | $82,202 | $202,500 | $1,044 |
| Diamond | 2,984 | $73,201 | $220,200 | $1,357 |
| Custer Park | 459 | $178,602 | $175,000 | — |
| Symerton | 132 | $103,542 | $233,300 | — |
| Coal City | 5,317 | $72,857 | $201,600 | $1,123 |
| Godley | 602 | $53,438 | $144,600 | $1,386 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington, IL?
The median household income in Wilmington is $66,154, 21% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilmington?
The median home value in Wilmington is $223,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $888 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Wilmington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 40.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 24 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
19.8% of adults in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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