Living in Wilkinson, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilkinson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilkinson has 385 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $81,250 (13% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $133,700, the median rent is $917/month.
Wilkinson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilkinson at a glance
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $133,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Wilkinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Indiana median; home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilkinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilkinson the median home value is $133,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
Wilkinson median household income
The median household income in Wilkinson is $81,250 and the income per person is $39,960. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Wilkinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 182
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.36
Wilkinson demographics
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilkinson ›
Education in Wilkinson
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Wilkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilkinson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 92.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Wilkinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson | 385 | $81,250 | $133,700 | $917 |
| Shirley | 1,022 | $67,083 | $113,100 | $615 |
| Willow Branch | 167 | $83,864 | $245,000 | — |
| Kennard | 415 | $58,125 | $110,700 | $1,089 |
| Markleville | 739 | $89,167 | $184,200 | $1,080 |
| Charlottesville | 398 | $91,912 | $212,000 | — |
| Knightstown | 2,241 | $49,792 | $130,000 | $930 |
| Cadiz | 226 | $101,000 | $105,600 | $920 |
| Maxwell | 413 | $75,568 | $225,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilkinson, IN?
The median household income in Wilkinson is $81,250, 13% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilkinson?
The median home value in Wilkinson is $133,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Wilkinson?
The median gross rent in Wilkinson is $917 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Wilkinson, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Indiana median; home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Wilkinson?
The median age in Wilkinson is 41.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Wilkinson?
The average commute to work in Wilkinson is 29 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilkinson?
The unemployment rate in Wilkinson is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilkinson?
13.2% of adults in Wilkinson 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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