Living in Wilmington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 12,620 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $57,199 (20% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $174,400, the median rent is $909/month.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 12,620
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $57,199State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $174,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $909/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmington the median home value is $174,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $57,199 and the income per person is $30,590. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,943
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.09
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 12,620
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 5,567
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 12,620 | $57,199 | $174,400 | $909 |
| Martinsville | 352 | $44,732 | $109,800 | $900 |
| Port William | 175 | $48,750 | $96,700 | $850 |
| Clarksville | 573 | $63,611 | $158,800 | $1,064 |
| New Vienna | 1,214 | $60,962 | $137,800 | $786 |
| Midland | 337 | $55,000 | $121,100 | $829 |
| Harveysburg | 837 | $71,420 | $164,900 | $906 |
| Sabina | 2,734 | $48,750 | $95,900 | $828 |
| Bowersville | 216 | $72,500 | $176,000 | $929 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington, OH?
The median household income in Wilmington is $57,199, 20% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $174,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $909 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Wilmington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 36.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 17 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
21.2% 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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