Wilson is a small town of 1,371 in New York, with a median household income of $55,139
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wilson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wilson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wilson 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: 94.4
Wilson's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wilson costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wilson, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,139
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wilson's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.5 /100k
Property Crime
1047.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wilson is served primarily by WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wilson, NY
National Avg
School District
WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wilson sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.2 inches of snow per year.
Wilson's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wilson roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,700 and median rent is $668/month.
Wilson's violent crime rate is 150.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1047.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilson are operated by WILSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilson, NY has a population of 1,371, a median household income of $55,139, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 averages 33.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 55.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wilson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14172.
The population of Wilson, New York is 1,371 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilson: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $151,700, median household income $55,139, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
