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Houses in Wilson, NC (Wilson County) — Census median home value $192,000, county listing prices up about 2.6% over the past year. Market data for Wilson houses and the broader area.
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Wilson, NC is in Wilson County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Wilson and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 47,740, with a median household income of $47,294. Census data puts Wilson houses at a median value of $192,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Wilson County's current median listing price runs $279,085, up about 2.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Wilson housing market
Wilson is in Wilson County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wilson and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$192,000
Population (Census ACS)
47,740
Median household income
$47,294
County price trend (2025)
1.85% 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
Wilson market snapshot
Population
47,740
County
Wilson County
Median Household Income
$47,294
Median Home Value (city)
$192,000
Median Listing Price (Wilson County)
$279,085
Median Gross Rent
$925/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wilson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $192,000. Separately, Wilson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $279,085. 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
Wilson County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.85% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wilson has an estimated population of 47,740 and a median household income of $47,294, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wilson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% 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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County guide: Wilson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wilson.
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Nearby communities include Black Creek, Lucama, Sims, Saratoga, Stantonsburg.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Elm City (~6.5 mi), Bailey (~10.8 mi), Fremont (~13.2 mi), Eureka (~13.5 mi), Kenly (~14.3 mi), Middlesex (~15.9 mi), Walstonburg (~16.1 mi), Nashville (~16.5 mi), Pikeville (~16.5 mi), Momeyer (~17.1 mi), Spring Hope (~17.8 mi), Micro (~19.3 mi), Dortches (~19.8 mi), Princeton (~22.4 mi), Zebulon (~22.5 mi), Red Oak (~22.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Wilson data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
47,740
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$192,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$47,294
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$925
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.85%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$279,085
Census place type
city
County
Wilson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
31.57 sq mi
Census GEOID
3774540
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 Wilson
Schools
Wilson County Schools — 25 schools, 10,276 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Wilson addresses may be served by Wilson County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Wilson FAQ
What are houses worth in Wilson, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wilson at $192,000. Wilson County's current median listing price runs $279,085, up about 2.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Wilson, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Wilson, Census ACS data shows a median value of $192,000. Active listing prices in Wilson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wilson, NC?
Wilson houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Wilson 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 Wilson, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wilson's population at approximately 47,740.
What's the median rent in Wilson, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wilson at approximately $925 per month.
What is the median household income in Wilson, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wilson at approximately $47,294.
Is the Wilson housing market growing?
Wilson County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.85% annual change in 2025.
Is Wilson, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wilson's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% 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 Wilson, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Wilson County Schools for many Wilson addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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