Living in Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 2,655 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $72,557 (7% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $238,200, the median rent is $859/month.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 2,655
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $72,557State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $238,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.4%.
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 $238,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,738 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $72,557 and the income per person is $36,031. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,026
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.93
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 2,655
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 907
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
35.2% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.2%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 2,655 | $72,557 | $238,200 | $859 |
| New Wilmington | 2,395 | $73,696 | $209,800 | $977 |
| Wilmington | 1,531 | $85,288 | $265,100 | $926 |
| Neshannock | 9,721 | $83,115 | $212,100 | $1,049 |
| Hickory | 2,565 | $74,478 | $180,200 | $937 |
| Washington | 654 | $72,188 | $220,600 | $1,095 |
| New Castle Northwest | 1,223 | $72,500 | $155,300 | — |
| Lackawannock | 2,151 | $57,500 | $166,600 | $812 |
| Frizzleburg | 403 | $67,727 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington, PA?
The median household income in Wilmington is $72,557, 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $238,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $859 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Wilmington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 37.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 26 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
35.2% 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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