Wilson is a small town of 451 in Texas, with a median household income of $37,500
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wilson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.9
Wilson's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wilson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wilson, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wilson's violent crime rate is 100.8 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
100.8 /100k
Property Crime
285.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wilson is served primarily by WILSON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wilson, TX
National Avg
School District
WILSON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wilson sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.0 inches of snow per year.
Wilson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wilson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,100 and median rent is $841/month.
Wilson's violent crime rate is 100.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 285.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilson are operated by WILSON ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilson, TX has a population of 451, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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 55.7°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches
with about 5.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Wilson, Texas is 451 with a median age of 24.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,100, median household income $37,500, crime index 21 (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.
