Living in Wilson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 1,379 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $60,639 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $172,700, the median rent is $768/month.
Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 1,379
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,639State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $172,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $768/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson the median home value is $172,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $60,639 and the income per person is $35,445. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 683
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.15
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 1,379
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 641
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1,379 | $60,639 | $172,700 | $768 |
| Olcott | 527 | $87,833 | $200,000 | — |
| Ransomville | 1,564 | $83,400 | $218,200 | $900 |
| Newfane | 3,938 | $77,096 | $151,700 | $828 |
| Youngstown | 1,758 | $81,369 | $216,100 | $900 |
| Sanborn | 1,573 | $82,122 | $235,600 | $1,049 |
| Lockport | 20,610 | $62,410 | $139,900 | $945 |
| South Lockport | 9,144 | $56,166 | $163,600 | $711 |
| Lewiston | 2,588 | $73,821 | $238,100 | $1,131 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, NY?
The median household income in Wilson is $60,639, 29% lower 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 Wilson?
The median home value in Wilson is $172,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The median gross rent in Wilson is $768 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Wilson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 46.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 27 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
22.5% 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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