Living in Wilson, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 200 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $88,750 (15% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $216,700, the median rent is $1,667/month.
Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $216,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,667/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilson the median home value is $216,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,667 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,508 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $88,750 and the income per person is $42,033. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.27
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 200 | $88,750 | $216,700 | $1,667 |
| Knapp | 532 | $66,250 | $118,800 | $980 |
| Woodville | 1,424 | $80,104 | $220,300 | $1,068 |
| Glenwood City | 1,260 | $72,917 | $176,700 | $1,305 |
| Downing | 271 | $61,875 | $168,300 | $775 |
| Spring Valley | 1,290 | $69,750 | $198,900 | $955 |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | $59,464 | $163,700 | $840 |
| Emerald | 191 | $84,500 | $161,100 | — |
| Baldwin | 4,342 | $77,179 | $273,500 | $1,154 |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, WI?
The median household income in Wilson is $88,750, 15% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $216,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The median gross rent in Wilson is $1,667 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Wilson, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 39.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 31 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
17.4% 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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