Living in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 23,336 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $168,152 (62% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $680,500, the median rent is $2,394/month.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 23,336
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $168,152State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $680,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,394/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmington the median home value is $680,500, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,394 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,975 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $168,152 and the income per person is $63,071. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,077
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.91
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 23,336
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 7,926
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 23,336 | $168,152 | $680,500 | $2,394 |
| Reading | 25,612 | $165,912 | $809,000 | $1,991 |
| Pinehurst | 6,845 | $146,250 | $623,800 | $1,946 |
| North Reading | 15,765 | $147,768 | $710,500 | $2,259 |
| Tewksbury | 31,273 | $128,061 | $573,600 | $2,310 |
| Burlington | 26,274 | $146,436 | $740,600 | $2,718 |
| Billerica | 42,003 | $148,200 | $612,000 | $2,282 |
| Woburn | 41,939 | $111,185 | $673,500 | $2,221 |
| Andover | 36,652 | $172,606 | $855,600 | $2,201 |
More for people moving to Wilmington
Wilmington ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Wilmington: FAQ
What is the median household income in Wilmington, MA?
The median household income in Wilmington is $168,152, 62% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $680,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $2,394 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Wilmington, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 42.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 30 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
50.4% 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.
Last updated: