Living in Wilson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 8,183 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $82,902 (6% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $210,700, the median rent is $1,370/month.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 8,183
- Median age
- 35.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $82,902State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $210,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,370/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson the median home value is $210,700, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,370 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,549 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $82,902 and the income per person is $37,338. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,175
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.80
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 8,183
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 2,888
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 8,183 | $82,902 | $210,700 | $1,370 |
| West Easton | 1,245 | $81,250 | $209,800 | $1,321 |
| Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | $196,300 | $1,325 |
| Palmer Heights | 3,624 | $99,815 | $309,100 | — |
| Palmer | 22,424 | $116,014 | $318,800 | $1,769 |
| Glendon | 374 | $105,833 | $235,000 | $1,358 |
| Old Orchard | 1,910 | $123,409 | $381,800 | $2,524 |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | $315,500 | $1,863 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, PA?
The median household income in Wilson is $82,902, 6% higher 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 Wilson?
The median home value in Wilson is $210,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The median gross rent in Wilson is $1,370 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Wilson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 35.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 25 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
23.4% 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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