Living in Wilson, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 94 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $76,250 (7% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $160,700.
Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $160,700State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Ohio median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
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 $160,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $76,250 and the income per person is $53,429. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 54
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.19
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 94 | $76,250 | $160,700 | — |
| Jerusalem | 124 | $30,625 | $108,800 | $695 |
| Beallsville | 368 | $38,438 | $125,000 | $865 |
| Woodsfield | 2,404 | $49,390 | $108,600 | $803 |
| Lewisville | 191 | $83,000 | $110,300 | — |
| Barnesville | 3,945 | $42,443 | $114,800 | $767 |
| Bethesda | 1,239 | $35,900 | $109,000 | $696 |
| Belmont | 370 | $71,875 | $99,600 | $1,132 |
| Clarington | 330 | $41,667 | $123,000 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, OH?
The median household income in Wilson is $76,250, 7% higher 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 Wilson?
The median home value in Wilson is $160,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Wilson, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Ohio median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 44.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 40 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
8.8% 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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