Wilson
- Town in North Carolina
Town
Wilson
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Town in North Carolina
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 89 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$150,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$812
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault454.5national 282.7
- Murder16.2national 6.1
- Rape20.2national 40.7
- Robbery80.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary426.2national 500.1
- Theft1,864.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft242.5national 284
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Working in Wilson
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$46,146
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Wilson
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Rating 3.51 out of 5 89 reviews
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Wilson is a great small city to live. There are lots of parks to walk which the City of Wilson does an outstanding job of keeping them up! People who live in the area are very friendly and kind! There are lots of places to eat which continues to grow! The city has many beautiful areas to live! Wilson a great place for any newcomer—both young and old! The commute from Wilson to Raleigh is doable. Commute from Wilson to other cities such as Greenville or Little Washington not bad. The drive to the NC coastal regions is not bad either!
As someone who grew up here but comes back to visit I'll tell you the truth. Wilson's best feature is it's location. Perfect location on the East Coast and easy to drive anywhere. The people overall are friendly. The town has a very large minority population which about 55 percent black and 25 percent Hispanic. The western side of Wilson is a bed room community for people who work in Raleigh and the rest of the town is average income to very poor. The BBQ is awesome and housing is affordable but electric bills can be very high. The area should try to attract better paying jobs being only 30 mins from the Raleigh Durham area which is America's fastest growing area. Entertainment and nightlife can be very limited with most places closing down early at 9 pm or 10 pm. If you are single you probably won't like it here. This is one of the most anti dating places I've ever seen in my travels. There's almost no singles to go out with or no where to meet them.
Wilson is a needle in a haystack. Its a small town full of love and so much history. Not too many people notice this small town, but it’s definitely something pure about its vibe. The hustle and bustle in the rural area is definitely an area to keep yourself occupied. Its placement near other big cities in North Carolina, gives you easy access to other cities. Downtown Wilson is very historical. Featuring the original buildings from years ago, to the traditional “Whirligig Festival”. Its a humbling feeling to be surrounded by historical landmarks. Wilson is a truly amazing place to go if you want to get a break from the big city.