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Living in South Wilmington, IL
Explore South Wilmington and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.1 / 10
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South Wilmington at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population600
Median Household Income$86,750
Median Home Value$174,400
Median Gross Rent$1,277
Median Age43.0
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home3.8%
Homeownership90.0%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
South Wilmington is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in South Wilmington and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in South Wilmington
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$174,400
Median Gross Rent$1,277
Homeownership90.0%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for South Wilmington, IL
Median Household Income$86,750
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home3.8%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in South Wilmington and how households are structured
Population600
Median Age43.0
Average Household Size2.2
South Wilmington is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in South Wilmington
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for South Wilmington point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High83.5°F
Average Winter Low14.0°F
Annual Rainfall37.7 in.
Annual Snowfall23.3 in.
Seasonal Life in South Wilmington
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
South Wilmington is located in Grundy County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Grundy County.
County Intelligence
South Wilmington & Grundy County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
South Wilmington is located in Grundy County, Illinois.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in South Wilmington.
Current NarrowTheList data for South Wilmington shows a population of about 600. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Grundy County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for South Wilmington.
For someone considering a move to South Wilmington, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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