Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Wilmington, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$681
Population
13,504
Renter Mix
47% Rent
A welcoming college town in rural Ohio
College Town
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Wooded
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Suburban
A close-knit community in rural Ohio, Wilmington offers its residents a slower pace of life with beautiful surroundings. This wooded city boasts affordable apartments and a downtown district lined with historic storefronts and local businesses. Check out the Murphey Theatre on Main Street for a live performance, or venture to one of the many local restaurants and shops around town. Wilmington houses Wilmington College and some shopping options around the Wilmington Plaza Shopping Center.
Known for its significant agricultural history, Wilmington offers a secluded feel with the perks of outdoor recreation. Explore Williams Memorial Park for athletic fields, walking trails, and community events. Wilmington is about an hour commute to Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, so if you’re looking for some big-city entertainment while living in a quiet suburb, Wilmington is the perfect place for you.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,656
Average: $64,261
Education
2,793
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,130
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wilmington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Wilmington, OH is $529 for a studio, $681 for one bedroom, $973 for two bedrooms, and $1,164 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilmington has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$681/month
607 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wilmington, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Denver Place Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
489 Students
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
567 Students
Public
Grades PK & 5
279 Students
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
430 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
572 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
682 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cowan Lake State Park
- Greenway Corridor
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.