Blended score for Wilson's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

90 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores9

Parks4

Schools3

Transit stops0

Pharmacies6

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Vinson-Bynum Elementary

1.02 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 382
Student:teacher ratio: 15.9:1
District: Wilson County Schools

Middle

Forest Hills Middle

1.04 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 455
Student:teacher ratio: 14.7:1
District: Wilson County Schools

High

James Hunt High

3.69 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,065
Student:teacher ratio: 16.9:1
District: Wilson County Schools

ZIP codes in Wilson

27893 · 275 for sale 27896 · 118 for sale

Wilson real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Wilson right now?+

There are currently 393 active listings in Wilson, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Wilson?+

The median list price for active listings in Wilson is $269,900. Homes are spending an average of 128 days on market.

Is Wilson's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Wilson have risen 0.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Wilson?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Wilson are Not In Subdivision, Not in a Subdivision, Wilson.

What schools serve Wilson?+

The closest public schools to Wilson's center are Vinson-Bynum Elementary, Forest Hills Middle, James Hunt High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Wilson walkable?+

Wilson's center has a walkability score of 62 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

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