Living in Wilmer, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmer · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmer has 6,391 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median household income is $59,626 (24% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $157,200, the median rent is $1,364/month.
Wilmer at a glance
- Population
- 6,391
- Median age
- 27.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,626State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $157,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,364/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Wilmer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Wilmer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmer the median home value is $157,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,364 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Wilmer median household income
The median household income in Wilmer is $59,626 and the income per person is $23,339. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wilmer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,848
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 3.32
Wilmer demographics
- Population
- 6,391
- Median age
- 27.8
- Under 18
- 35.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 1,815
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmer ›
Education in Wilmer
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilmer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmer
- Unemployment rate
- 14.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Wilmer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer | 6,391 | $59,626 | $157,200 | $1,364 |
| Hutchins | 7,496 | $47,829 | $235,200 | $1,396 |
| Ferris | 3,238 | $89,722 | $261,800 | $1,295 |
| Lancaster | 40,820 | $68,302 | $246,300 | $1,704 |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 1,604 | $81,250 | $291,300 | — |
| Red Oak | 17,077 | $104,561 | $366,100 | $1,920 |
| Seagoville | 19,352 | $66,743 | $230,400 | $1,381 |
| Balch Springs | 27,255 | $66,942 | $224,400 | $1,378 |
| Combine | 2,785 | $94,756 | $323,800 | $1,741 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmer, TX?
The median household income in Wilmer is $59,626, 24% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilmer?
The median home value in Wilmer is $157,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wilmer?
The median gross rent in Wilmer is $1,364 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Wilmer, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.
What is the median age in Wilmer?
The median age in Wilmer is 27.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wilmer?
The average commute to work in Wilmer is 33 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmer?
The unemployment rate in Wilmer is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmer?
15.8% of adults in Wilmer 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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