The Town FilesWilmington, Vermont
Town in Windham County · population 2,255 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,700
- Household income
- $70,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 118 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 59.1
Wilmington is a town of 2,255 people in Windham County, Vermont. The median home is worth $287,700, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of Vermont towns, better for cycling than 89% of Vermont towns, better transit than 89% of Vermont towns.
How Wilmington ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilmington is worth $287,700, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $70,000, which is more affordable than 32% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $1,106 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilmington | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,700 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $1,106 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 57.3% | — |
Who lives in Wilmington
| People | Wilmington | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.1 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.6% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.8% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 89.3% |
Weather in Wilmington
July highs average 75.1°F and January lows 11.1°F. About 53.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 117.8 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Wilmington since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Windham County since 1996
Windham County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| September 29, 2021 | Flood | DR-4621: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Windham County
Windham County had 20,831 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,758 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Wilmington itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Wilmington
1 public school with 199 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 199 | 11.1 |
Towns near Wilmington
- Dover, VT5.9 mi · 1,798 people · home $332,900
- Marlboro, VT6.5 mi · 1,722 people · home $357,300
- Whitingham, VT6.9 mi · 1,344 people · home $262,300
- Readsboro, VT8.3 mi · 702 people · home $215,500
- Halifax, VT9.0 mi · 771 people · home $267,500
- Wardsboro, VT9.9 mi · 869 people · home $299,300
- Newfane, VT10.3 mi · 1,645 people · home $284,200
- Stamford, VT11.8 mi · 861 people · home $303,200
Wilmington questions
Is Wilmington, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilmington scores better for retirees than 90% of Vermont towns and quieter than 50%. 32.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.1).
How much does a house cost in Wilmington?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilmington is valued at $287,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,000, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,106 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilmington?
July highs average 75.1°F and January lows 11.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.1 inches of precipitation a year and 117.8 inches of snow.
Does Wilmington get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Wilmington in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)