Living in Wilson (North Carolina)
Wilson (North Carolina) is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 49,643 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 15%, #1,042 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 36%, #4,249 of 12,111), nature lovers (top 36%, #6,452 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wilson (North Carolina)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 44 min and sets around 23:02; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Wilson (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 19 | #11,314 of 11,898 | #280 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #5,095 of 9,771 | #164 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 27 | #7,173 of 8,006 | #186 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 25 | #5,937 of 6,237 | #119 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #8,293 of 9,474 | #170 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 39 | #8,623 of 9,474 | #176 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,336 of 10,762 | #54 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #1,042 of 7,271 | #21 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,527 of 8,006 | #152 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,249 of 12,111 | #99 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 29 | #5,837 of 7,271 | #103 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 23 | #8,959 of 9,474 | #195 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #6,452 of 18,063 | #251 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #12,189 of 16,523 | #300 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #6,985 of 18,063 | #252 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,237 of 16,523 | #65 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #6,323 of 21,167 | #78 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #6,281 of 12,111 | #92 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 19 | #9,915 of 12,111 | #266 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rocky Mount (North Carolina) 27 km
- Nashville (North Carolina) 29 km
- Goldsboro (North Carolina) 38 km
- Selma (North Carolina) 39 km
- Tarboro 39 km
- Wendell (North Carolina) 42 km
- Smithfield (North Carolina) 45 km
- Clayton (North Carolina) 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.