Living in Wilson, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 1,725 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $60,625 (7% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $102,500, the median rent is $869/month.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 1,725
- Median age
- 40.2State: 37
- Median household income
- $60,625State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $102,500State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson the median home value is $102,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,073 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $60,625 and the income per person is $34,775. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 846
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.27
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 1,725
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 742
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.9%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1,725 | $60,625 | $102,500 | $869 |
| Healdton | 2,495 | $51,286 | $66,400 | $891 |
| Ringling | 807 | $41,111 | $74,800 | $533 |
| Lone Grove | 5,125 | $74,265 | $204,900 | $875 |
| Ardmore | 24,877 | $53,900 | $170,000 | $1,006 |
| Springer | 854 | $58,625 | $183,900 | $946 |
| Burneyville | 935 | $73,558 | $162,900 | $1,095 |
| Greenville | 155 | $69,688 | $162,500 | — |
| Tatums | 164 | $43,750 | $73,800 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, OK?
The median household income in Wilson is $60,625, 7% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (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 $102,500, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The median gross rent in Wilson is $869 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Wilson, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 40.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 33 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
13.8% 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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