salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,360 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 137 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wilmington?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wilmington
| Size | Wilmington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,767 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $746 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $992 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,192 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,250 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wilmington overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Wilmington, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wilmington
Life in Wilmington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wilmington?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $24 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $174,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilmington, OH?
Renting in Wilmington costs a median of about $1,234 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Wilmington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,360 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wilmington cheap or expensive?
Wilmington is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $61,689. It ranks 137th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wilmington?
The median homeowner in Wilmington pays $1,769 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Wilmington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Wilmington?
The median home value in Wilmington is $174,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,620 people live in Wilmington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.