Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 9 miles N of Medford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 14 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 21,363 people people live in Wilmington.
The People and Families of Wilmington
In Wilmington, about 63% of adults are married. Homes in Wilmington tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Wilmington spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Wilmington had a median family income of $76,760. Not many of the people of Wilmington are below middle class. The town does not have a large underclass.
Political Inclinations
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,700) in Wilmington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Wilmington Housing
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wilmington, about 90% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
Commuting
In Wilmington, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 21,363 | $76,760 |
| Billerica | 38,981 | $72,102 |
| Burlington | 22,876 | $82,072 |
| North Reading | 13,837 | $86,341 |
| Reading | 23,708 | $89,076 |
| Tewksbury | 28,851 | $76,443 |
| Woburn | 37,258 | $66,364 |
High Points
Wilmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Profile of Wilmington, MA
Comparing Wilmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
