Wilson's Mills is a small town of 2,581 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,309
and a 10.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wilson's Mills stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wilson's Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wilson's Mills city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.0
Wilson's Mills's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wilson's Mills costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wilson's Mills, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$200,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$883
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,309
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Wilson's Mills's violent crime rate is 754.7 per 100,000 residents
— 99% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
754.7 /100k
Property Crime
1097.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wilson's Mills is served primarily by Johnston County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wilson's Mills, NC
National Avg
School District
Johnston County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
24
—
Middle Schools
12
—
High Schools
10
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wilson's Mills sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Wilson's Mills's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wilson's Mills roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $200,000 and median rent is $883/month.
Wilson's Mills's violent crime rate is 754.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1097.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilson's Mills are operated by Johnston County Public Schools.
The district has 24 elementary, 12 middle, and 10 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilson's Mills, NC has a population of 2,581, a median household income of $59,309, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wilson's Mills averages 52.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wilson's Mills, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27593.
The population of Wilson's Mills, North Carolina is 2,581 with a median age of 28.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilson's Mills: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $200,000, median household income $59,309, crime index 140 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilson's Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
