What are the schools like in Wilmington, NY?

School district data for Wilmington is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wilmington?

The median household income in Wilmington, NY is $83,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wilmington, NY?

Wilmington has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 74.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 104.1 inches.

Wilmington, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wilmington, NY affordable or expensive?

Wilmington's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilmington is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,000 and the median rent is $1,155 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilmington, NY?

Wilmington has a violent crime rate of 10.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 16.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilmington, NY a Good Place to Live?

Wilmington is a small town of 931 in New York, with a median household income of $83,750 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilmington's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wilmington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilmington 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: 100.7

Wilmington's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilmington costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wilmington, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,155	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilmington's violent crime rate is 10.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

10.8 /100k

Property Crime

16.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilmington, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilmington sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 74.2°F in July, with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation and 104.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilmington, NY
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	74.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.8"
Annual Snowfall	104.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wilmington, NY	National Avg
Population	931	—
Median Age	50.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Au Sable Forks, NY 9 mi Lake Placid, NY 11 mi Redford, NY 15 mi Elizabethtown, NY 16 mi Saranac Lake, NY 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Wilmington

Wilmington, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12997

Wilmington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilmington, NY affordable or expensive?

Wilmington's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilmington roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $248,000 and median rent is $1,155/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilmington, NY?

Wilmington's violent crime rate is 10.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 16.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilmington?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wilmington, NY a good place to live?

Wilmington, NY has a population of 931, a median household income of $83,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wilmington?

Wilmington averages 23.3°F in January and 74.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches with about 104.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wilmington?

Wilmington, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12997.

What is the population of Wilmington?

The population of Wilmington, New York is 931 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilmington?

Key numbers for living in Wilmington: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $248,000, median household income $83,750, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilmington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.