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Wilmer, Texas

city · Dallas County

At a glance

6,391
Population
$157,200
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$224,652
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,364/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$59,626
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
86.9%
Homes with broadband
63.93%
Locations with fiber available
14.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities33% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost10% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates58.1%
College graduates15.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Tyler Economic Development Corporation
Tyler Economic Development Council (TEDC) is a nonprofit organization that works to diversify the local economy and stimulate job growth and retention in Tyler, Texas. It promotes business growth through incentives and infrastructure investments, collaborates with local partners, and seeks to attract and retain businesses in the Tyler area.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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