Living in Wilmington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmington has 1,747 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $70,000 (14% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $287,700, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 1,747
- Median age
- 59.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $70,000State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $287,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmington the median home value is $287,700, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,151 a month in housing costs.
Wilmington median household income
The median household income in Wilmington is $70,000 and the income per person is $57,331. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,580
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 60.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.72
60.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wilmington has many vacation and second homes.
Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 1,747
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 1,016
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmington ›
Education in Wilmington
46.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 1,747 | $70,000 | $287,700 | $1,106 |
| Searsburg | 129 | $61,071 | $171,400 | — |
| Dover | 1,466 | $52,313 | $332,900 | $670 |
| Marlboro | 1,362 | $77,135 | $357,300 | $1,600 |
| Jacksonville | 106 | $83,281 | $223,400 | — |
| Whitingham | 1,368 | $70,625 | $262,300 | $673 |
| Readsboro | 807 | $55,268 | $215,500 | $724 |
| Halifax | 847 | $63,889 | $267,500 | $875 |
| Wardsboro | 820 | $62,000 | $299,300 | $1,479 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmington, VT?
The median household income in Wilmington is $70,000, 14% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $287,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The median gross rent in Wilmington is $1,106 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Wilmington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Wilmington?
The median age in Wilmington is 59.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Wilmington?
The average commute to work in Wilmington is 21 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmington?
46.8% 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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