Living in Wilson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 838 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $34,444 (43% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $121,600, the median rent is $381/month.
Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 838
- Median age
- 45.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $34,444State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $121,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $381/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson the median home value is $121,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $381 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $966 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $34,444 and the income per person is $13,909. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 370
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 24.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.99
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 838
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 280
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.4%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 838 | $34,444 | $121,600 | $381 |
| Norwood | 340 | $43,679 | $233,600 | $980 |
| Clinton | 1,136 | $57,609 | $204,700 | $993 |
| Jackson | 3,958 | $37,844 | $151,100 | $785 |
| Centreville | 2,263 | $42,000 | $67,400 | $544 |
| Slaughter | 1,250 | $72,438 | $254,300 | $1,571 |
| Woodville | 1,037 | $52,894 | $109,200 | — |
| Zachary | 19,952 | $84,480 | $259,100 | $1,527 |
| St. Francisville | 1,805 | $57,105 | $275,000 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, LA?
The median household income in Wilson is $34,444, 43% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $121,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The median gross rent in Wilson is $381 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Wilson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 45.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 19 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
5.5% 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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