Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Wilson
Wilson, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,277
Population
50,137
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A sprawling suburb with all the necessary conveniences
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,296
Average: $60,833
Education
9,426
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,543
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Wilson, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wilson, NC is $1,158 for a studio, $1,271 for one bedroom, $1,361 for two bedrooms, and $1,536 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilson has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,271/month
745 Sq Ft
House
$1,400/month
441 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wilson, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
1,204 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,204 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
670 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
441 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
409 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,204 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
245 Students
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
205 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,069 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
682 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Imagination Station (Wilson NC)
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Pitt-Greenville
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.