Life in Wilson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wilson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wilson:
The population in Wilson is 8,196.
The median home value in Wilson is $224,723.
The median income in Wilson is $80,928.
The cost of living in Wilson is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Wilson is $1,211.
The unemployment rate in Wilson is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Wilson is 11.2%.
The average high in Wilson is 61.4° and the average low is 40.7°.
Crime in Wilson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wilson. Key points include:
There were 137 total crimes in Wilson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilson is 1,691.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilson is 98.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilson is 1,592.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wilson is -20.19% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilson / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 137 | 1,691.4 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 98.8 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 24.7 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 49.4 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 129 | 1,592.6 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 135.8 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 109 | 1,345.7 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 111.1 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Wilson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wilson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wilson is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wilson is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wilson is $224,723.
The median income in Wilson is $80,928.
| Living Expense | Wilson | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
The average high in Wilson is 61.4° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 78.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.7 inches of precipitation each year with 32.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wilson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.4 |
The current population in Wilson is 8,196. The population has increased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,196 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 8,208 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 8,215 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 7,809 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,797 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 7,795 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,817 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 7,819 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,838 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,852 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,871 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,895 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,916 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,912 | - |
51.3% White with 4,204 White residents.
14.1% African American with 1,157 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 340 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 117 Other residents.
7.7% Two Or More with 627 Two Or More residents.
21.4% Hispanic with 1,751 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wilson | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.3% | 73.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 14.1% | 10.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 21.4% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Wilson is 49.7% female with 4,070 female residents.
Wilson is 50.3% male with 4,125 male residents.
| Gender | Wilson | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Wilson completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Wilson completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Wilson completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wilson completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Wilson completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Wilson completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Wilson completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wilson completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Wilson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wilson | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.7% of households in Wilson earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Wilson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Wilson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Wilson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.8% of households in Wilson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.9% of households in Wilson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.8% of households in Wilson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Wilson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Wilson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Wilson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wilson | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 16.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 11.1% | 12.6% |