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Wilson, NC Area Guide

A sprawling suburb with all the necessary conveniences

Suburban Convenient Family-Friendly Small Business Accessible

Welcome to Wilson, North Carolina, located approximately 40 miles east of Raleigh. This historic community offers housing options from downtown apartments to suburban developments. Rental prices remain relatively affordable, with average one-bedroom units around $1,241, though rates have seen a slight decrease of about 3.5% over the past year.

At the heart of downtown Wilson stands the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, home to massive wind-powered sculptures that have become iconic symbols of the city. The East Wilson and Old Wilson Historic Districts, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcase the area's rich architectural heritage. The West Nash Street Historic District features classic homes, while newer developments populate the northwestern section of the city.

Wilson's economy centers on manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. The city operates its own fiber optic internet service, Greenlight, providing high-speed connectivity throughout the community. Educational opportunities abound with Barton College and Wilson Community College. The Bridgestone Americas tire manufacturing facility serves as a major employer, recently completing facility renovations to support its workforce of over 1,800 people.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wilson, NC is $1,206 for a studio, $1,255 for one bedroom, $1,347 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilson has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
745 Sq Ft
House
$1,319/month
656 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wilson, NC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sallie B Howard School

Public

Grades K-12

Winstead Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

287 Students

Rock Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

New Hope Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Vinson-Bynum Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Sallie B Howard School

Public

Grades K-12

Forest Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Toisnot Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

415 Students

Charles H Darden Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Wilson Early College Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Sallie B Howard School

Public

Grades K-12

Beddingfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

James Hunt High

Public

Grades 9-12

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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 February 2026.