Living in Wilson, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Wilson has 1,113 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $142,367 (87% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 47.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $142,367State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $309,700
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 546% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
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 $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 15.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wilson median household income
The median household income in Wilson is $142,367 and the income per person is $134,594. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 851
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.00
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wilson has many vacation and second homes.
Wilson demographics
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 557
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilson ›
Education in Wilson
79.9% of adults 25 and older in Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 54.3%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 9.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Wilson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 1,113 | $142,367 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Moose Wilson Road | 1,535 | $137,500 | $2,000,001 | $2,094 |
| South Park | 2,093 | $116,449 | $1,842,200 | — |
| Rafter J Ranch | 1,293 | $160,705 | $1,267,900 | $2,939 |
| Jackson | 10,756 | $118,991 | $1,521,900 | $2,100 |
| Victor | 3,067 | $77,267 | $617,300 | $1,405 |
| Hoback | 1,316 | $146,951 | $1,143,200 | — |
| Irwin | 236 | $67,500 | $433,300 | — |
| Alpine Northeast | 355 | $158,720 | $936,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilson, WY?
The median household income in Wilson is $142,367, 87% higher than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (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 $2,000,001, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
Is Wilson, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 546% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Wilson?
The median age in Wilson is 47.8 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wilson?
The average commute to work in Wilson is 19 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilson?
79.9% 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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