Living in Wilmington, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 904 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $90,625 (5% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $307,000, the median rent is $1,179/month.
Wilmington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $90,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $307,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,179/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New York median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
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 $307,000, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,535 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $90,625 and the income per person is $50,644. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 592
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 37.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.45
37.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wilmington has many vacation and second homes.
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 368
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 904 | $90,625 | $307,000 | $1,179 |
| Au Sable Forks | 369 | $52,656 | $130,800 | $792 |
| Lake Placid | 2,306 | $41,612 | $400,000 | $1,102 |
| Redford | 340 | $98,958 | $70,500 | — |
| Elizabethtown | 721 | $64,583 | $188,100 | $741 |
| Saranac Lake | 4,965 | $61,967 | $199,900 | $853 |
| Keeseville | 2,570 | $62,063 | $120,900 | $1,091 |
| Peru | 1,965 | $66,812 | $216,600 | $1,042 |
| Willsboro | 661 | $42,813 | $124,500 | $729 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington, NY?
The median household income in Wilmington is $90,625, 5% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $307,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $1,179 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Wilmington, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New York median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 32 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
29.4% 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.
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