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Wilson, NC
B+
Population: 47,914
Home Price: $150,000
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Overview
Wilson is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 47,914. Wilson has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Wilson, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,927
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,146
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.1
43.3
42.3
Gender
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Male
45.7%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
54.3%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
White
39.6%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
48.4%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
7.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.9%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$150,000
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$546
$682
$801
Family Households
36.6%
36.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.9%
38.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.7%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
50.3%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.5%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.0%
31.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.6%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.5%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
36.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
42.1%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Murder
4.1
7.8
3.0
Rape
36.5
49.1
38.0
Robbery
121.6
72.2
40.7
Assault
283.7
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Wilson
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
737.7
751.0
336.1
Theft
2160.3
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
233.1
184.7
167.1
Arson
16.2
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wilson, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot dogs
fast food
pizza
hot sauce
red wine
ice cream
meal
mexican food
chinese food
bistro
vegan
plant based
nutrition
drinks
baked goods
chili
evoo
meat
delicious
basketball
college football
football
baseball
ncaa basketball
little league
video games
athletics
soccer
nfl
tennis
country music
lacrosse
teams
hockey
rap music
ncaa
major league
athletic
volleyball
tawana
pfp
animator
comics
museum
collection
animations
landscapes
performing arts
artistic talent
visual arts
creative
artdesign
mandala
crafters
drawing
literature
zine
textile
creation
video games
nintendo games
nfl rockalt
tv shows
anime
car enthusiast
books
scifi
comics
toys
hunting
youtuber
memes
photography
crossfit
gaming
cigars
niche
cycling
auto racing
sports
radio show
talk radio
local news
professional wrestling
entertainer
nfl rockalt
tv
tv shows
uncensored
marketing
corporate
mlb nba
pro wrestling
arts
award winning
battle rap
performing arts
creative
recreation
sports
summer
arts
driving range
winter
conservation
swimming
beach
landscapes
hunting
pickleball
parks recreation
aquarium
photography
mountain
pool
nature
cycling
tent
aviation
our showroom
old navy
furniture
ikea
accessories
dealership
showroom
toys
baked goods
online ordering
redbubble store
amazon
starbucks
clothing accessories
crafters
candles
piggly wiggly
goods
booths
purses
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