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Wilmington.
About
Life in Wilmington
Wilmington is a community of 12,637 people in Ohio. The median household income is $57,199, median rent runs about $909 per month, and median home values are around $174,400. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Wilmington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Wilmington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wilmington, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (56.1%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.0%
of households
Married Couples
30.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Wilmington
In Wilmington, rent runs 12% below the OH average, and home values are 19% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,769
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $271,446 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Wilmington
Unemployment in Clinton County, which includes Wilmington, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Wilmington: Clinton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clinton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wilmington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.3 min avg
How Wilmington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wilmington, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in Wilmington runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
2,126
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,951 national, 2023)
Wilmington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
34.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clinton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clinton County, which includes Wilmington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $187,700 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,100 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,700 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,250 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $60,100 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $134,250 |
| 2019 | 27 | Winter Weather | $237,500 |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $9,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clinton County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clinton County, which includes Wilmington, is typically good.
Median AQI
41
Clinton County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wilmington has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.7"
Annual Snowfall
26.6"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.25" |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.94" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.05" |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.47" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.53" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.42" |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.03" |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.36" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.28" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.43" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wilmington
Wilmington has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Trihealth Clinton Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wilmington
Wilmington's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Wilmington
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,006 students · in-state tuition $33,104 · 60% graduate · median earnings $54,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wilmington
Wilmington has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wilmington
Wilmington Public Library Of Clinton County
268 N. South St., Wilmington
Cities Near Wilmington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wilmington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wilmington FAQ
Is Wilmington, Ohio affordable?⌄
Wilmington's median rent is $909/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,199/year. Median home value is $174,400.
Is Wilmington, Ohio safe?⌄
Wilmington's violent crime rate was 166 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2126 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wilmington, Ohio?⌄
Clinton County, which includes Wilmington, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wilmington, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Wilmington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $909/month and median household income is $57,199/year. The median home value is $174,400. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wilmington, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Wilmington is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from