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Wilson, NC

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A sprawling suburb with all the necessary conveniences

Suburban Convenient Family-Friendly Small Business Accessible

A sprawling city between Raleigh and Greenville, Wilson sits along Interstates 795 and 95, so it’s the ideal suburb for those wanting easy access to major cities nearby. This family-friendly community offers everything you’d need, from neighborhood parks and medical centers to restaurants and supermarkets. Whirligig Park is a unique park with wind-powered sculptures that hosts various events such as live concerts and farmers markets. The Wilson Botanical Gardens are a beautiful site year round, and Toisnot Park sits on the reservoir and offers playgrounds, softball fields, and more. Abundant restaurants, both local and chain varieties, are spread throughout town, as are big-box stores, retailers, and service-based establishments. Be sure to check out local hot spots in town like Parker’s Barbeque off of U.S. Highway 301.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Wilson, NC is $1,133 for a studio, $1,235 for one bedroom, $1,259 for two bedrooms, and $1,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilson has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,235/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$1,854/month
1,116 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rock Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

469 Students

9
out of 10

New Hope Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

431 Students

9
out of 10

Winstead Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

287 Students

9
out of 10

John W Jones Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

591 Students

7
out of 10

Vinson-Bynum Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

473 Students

6
out of 10

Forest Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

670 Students

7
out of 10

Charles H Darden Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

441 Students

2
out of 10

Toisnot Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

415 Students

1
out of 10

Wilson Early College Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

245 Students

10
out of 10

Wilson Academy of Applied Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

205 Students

9
out of 10

James Hunt High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,069 Students

6
out of 10

Beddingfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

682 Students

4
out of 10

Fike High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,046 Students

3
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.