The Town FilesWilmer, Texas
City in Dallas County · population 4,974 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,200
- Household income
- $59,626
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 27.8
Wilmer is a city of 4,974 people in Dallas County, Texas. The median home is worth $157,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Texas towns.
How Wilmer ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilmer is worth $157,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $59,626, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,364 a month. 58.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilmer | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,364 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,626 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wilmer
| People | Wilmer | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 35.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 0.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Wilmer
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilmer since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1994 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 67 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 20, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 1961.
Severe weather in Dallas County since 1996
Dallas County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dallas County
Dallas County had 1,826,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $89,284 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Wilmer itself the ACS puts it at 14.4%.
Public schools in Wilmer
2 public schools with 553 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON STEM ACADEMY | PK-5 | 539 | 12.8 |
| GOLDEN RULE SCHOOLS INC - WILMER (charter) | PK-PK | 14 | 14.0 |
Towns near Wilmer
- Hutchins, TX3.6 mi · 5,607 people · home $235,200
- Ferris, TX4.2 mi · 2,788 people · home $261,800
- Lancaster, TX5.4 mi · 41,275 people · home $246,300
- Red Oak, TX8.5 mi · 14,222 people · home $366,100
- Seagoville, TX8.8 mi · 18,446 people · home $230,400
- Balch Springs, TX8.8 mi · 27,685 people · home $224,400
- Glenn Heights, TX10.6 mi · 15,819 people · home $309,600
- DeSoto, TX10.6 mi · 56,145 people · home $319,400
Wilmer questions
Is Wilmer, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilmer scores better for retirees than 22% of Texas towns and quieter than 61%. 8.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.8).
How much does a house cost in Wilmer?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilmer is valued at $157,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,626, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,364 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilmer?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Wilmer get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilmer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1994. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)