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Wilmington Island, Georgia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wilmington Island, GA (Chatham County) — Census median home value $361,600, county listing prices down about 6.4% over the past year. Market data for Wilmington Island houses and the broader area.
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Wilmington Island, GA is in Chatham County, Georgia — this guide covers houses in Wilmington Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,457, with a median household income of $92,578. Census data puts Wilmington Island houses at a median value of $361,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Chatham County's current median listing price runs $399,900, down about 6.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Wilmington Island housing market
Wilmington Island is in Chatham County, Georgia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wilmington Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$361,600
Population (Census ACS)
14,457
Median household income
$92,578
County price trend (2025)
2.3% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Wilmington Island market snapshot
Population
14,457
County
Chatham County
Median Household Income
$92,578
Median Home Value (city)
$361,600
Median Listing Price (Chatham County)
$399,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,680/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.4%
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What makes Wilmington Island different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wilmington Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $361,600. Separately, Chatham County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $399,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Chatham County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wilmington Island has an estimated population of 14,457 and a median household income of $92,578, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wilmington Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Wilmington Island
County guide: Chatham County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wilmington Island.
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Nearby communities include Talahi Island, Whitemarsh Island, Dutch Island, Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt, Skidaway Island, Tybee Island, Montgomery, Vernonburg, Savannah, Garden City, Georgetown, Henderson, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale.
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Whitemarsh Island market data
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Dutch Island market data
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Isle of Hope market data
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Thunderbolt market data
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Skidaway Island market data
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Tybee Island market data
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Montgomery market data
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Vernonburg market data
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Savannah market data
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Georgetown market data
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Henderson market data
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Pooler market data
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Port Wentworth market data
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Bloomingdale market data
Nearby city · ~21.3 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Buckhead (~19.2 mi), Richmond Hill (~20.8 mi), Rincon (~25.4 mi), Midway (~29.3 mi), Springfield (~32.5 mi), Riceboro (~33.4 mi), Guyton (~33.4 mi), Flemington (~35.9 mi), Fort Stewart (~38.3 mi), Pembroke (~38.9 mi), Hinesville (~39.4 mi), Allenhurst (~40.3 mi), Crescent (~40.5 mi), Walthourville (~41.0 mi), Eulonia (~42.1 mi), Gumbranch (~43.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Wilmington Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,457
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$361,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$92,578
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,680
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$399,900
Census place type
CDP
County
Chatham County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.30 sq mi
Census GEOID
1383168
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Wilmington Island
Schools
Savannah-Chatham County — 58 schools, 36,326 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Chatham addresses may be served by Savannah-Chatham County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Wilmington Island FAQ
What are houses worth in Wilmington Island, GA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wilmington Island at $361,600. Chatham County's current median listing price runs $399,900, down about 6.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Wilmington Island, GA?
For owner-occupied houses in Wilmington Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $361,600. Active listing prices in Chatham County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wilmington Island, GA?
Wilmington Island houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Chatham County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Wilmington Island, GA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wilmington Island's population at approximately 14,457.
What's the median rent in Wilmington Island, GA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wilmington Island at approximately $1,680 per month.
What is the median household income in Wilmington Island, GA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wilmington Island at approximately $92,578.
Is the Wilmington Island housing market growing?
Chatham County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Wilmington Island, GA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wilmington Island's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Wilmington Island, GA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Savannah-Chatham County for many Wilmington Island addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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