Living in Wilson, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 833 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $59,145 (20% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $75,700, the median rent is $739/month.
Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 833
- Median age
- 43.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $59,145State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $75,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $739/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson the median home value is $75,700, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $848 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $59,145 and the income per person is $28,524. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.34
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 833
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 833 | $59,145 | $75,700 | $739 |
| Dorrance | 156 | $82,639 | $108,800 | $575 |
| Bunker Hill | 108 | $70,625 | $73,300 | — |
| Sylvan Grove | 314 | $53,750 | $90,300 | $643 |
| Ellsworth | 3,108 | $66,821 | $157,600 | $681 |
| Lucas | 405 | $43,125 | $58,500 | $494 |
| Holyrood | 377 | $51,875 | $62,200 | $691 |
| Kanopolis | 552 | $54,688 | $99,600 | $850 |
| Lorraine | 137 | $46,875 | $50,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, KS?
The median household income in Wilson is $59,145, 20% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilson?
The median home value in Wilson is $75,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The median gross rent in Wilson is $739 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Wilson, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 43.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 21 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
20.6% of adults in Wilson 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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