Living in Wilson City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson City · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson City has 79 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median home value is $61,200.
Wilson City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson City at a glance
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 54.7State: 39
- Median home value
- $61,200State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Wilson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 43%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wilson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson City the median home value is $61,200, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,327 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Wilson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 62
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 25.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.72
Wilson City demographics
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 39.2%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson City ›
Education in Wilson City
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Wilson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson City
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Wilson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson City | 79 | — | $61,200 | — |
| Wyatt | 243 | $24,773 | $47,100 | $598 |
| Cairo | 1,682 | $41,912 | $32,000 | $515 |
| Charleston | 4,482 | $33,952 | $123,700 | $774 |
| Wickliffe | 797 | $34,509 | $68,400 | — |
| Mound City | 681 | $41,250 | $55,600 | $775 |
| Diehlstadt | 113 | $46,250 | $73,800 | — |
| Bardwell | 737 | $47,784 | $74,200 | $683 |
| Bertrand | 732 | $54,688 | $86,300 | $650 |
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What is the average home price in Wilson City?
The median home value in Wilson City is $61,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Wilson City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 43%.
What is the median age in Wilson City?
The median age in Wilson City is 54.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wilson City?
The average commute to work in Wilson City is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson City?
The unemployment rate in Wilson City is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson City?
19.4% of adults in Wilson City 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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