Living in Wilson's Mills, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson's Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson's Mills has 2,753 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $62,813 (13% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $241,800, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Wilson's Mills at a glance
- Population
- 2,753
- Median age
- 29State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $62,813State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $241,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wilson's Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 31.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wilson's Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson's Mills the median home value is $241,800, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 39.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,498 a month in housing costs.
Wilson's Mills median household income
The median household income in Wilson's Mills is $62,813 and the income per person is $21,754. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Wilson's Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 831
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.41
Wilson's Mills demographics
- Population
- 2,753
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 37.4%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 808
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson's Mills ›
Education in Wilson's Mills
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Wilson's Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson's Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Wilson's Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Mills | 2,753 | $62,813 | $241,800 | $1,021 |
| Smithfield | 12,116 | $43,270 | $242,500 | $658 |
| Selma | 6,817 | $41,368 | $171,600 | $820 |
| Archer Lodge | 5,186 | $91,188 | $324,500 | $1,458 |
| Clayton | 29,320 | $78,822 | $329,600 | $1,661 |
| Pine Level | 2,031 | $75,263 | $221,000 | $804 |
| Micro | 573 | $44,531 | $170,700 | $917 |
| Four Oaks | 2,459 | $72,826 | $253,700 | $1,081 |
| Kenly | 2,359 | $57,045 | $205,200 | $787 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson's Mills, NC?
The median household income in Wilson's Mills is $62,813, 13% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilson's Mills?
The median home value in Wilson's Mills is $241,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Wilson's Mills?
The median gross rent in Wilson's Mills is $1,021 per month, about 39.9% of household income.
Is Wilson's Mills, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 31.9%.
What is the median age in Wilson's Mills?
The median age in Wilson's Mills is 29 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wilson's Mills?
The average commute to work in Wilson's Mills is 31 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson's Mills?
The unemployment rate in Wilson's Mills is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson's Mills?
16.7% of adults in Wilson's Mills 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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