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Wilmer

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Prosperity 55 · 26% of scoreSchools 76 · 18% of scoreSafety 53 · 18% of scoreLifestyle 73 · 12% of scoreMarket 75 · 8% of scoreAffordability 83 · 6% of scoreCommute 56 · 6% of scoreGrowth 89 · 6% of score
66B-Above Average
Realust Score
66 from eight categories
Momentum 77 · Strong growth +15 since 2020
−2.2%Home prices, 1 yr
+17.6%Home prices, 5 yr
  • Prosperity55
  • Schools76
  • Safety53
  • Lifestyle73
  • Market75
  • Affordability83
  • Commute56
  • Growth89

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Wilmer

Realust Score
66
↘ -2.2% 1-year
↗ +17.6% 5-year
'20'21'22'23'24'25
Strong growth • 77% velocity

💡 Market Insights

🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 80 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
🔥
Bidding Wars Common
Homes selling at 100.5% of list price — expect competition above asking.
👥
Healthy Buyer Activity
26% of homes are under contract.
📊
Steady Growth
Home values increased 18% over 5 years.

Home Prices

$160Per Sq Ft
$224,874Starter Home
$222,403Median Price
$279,769Premium Home

Market Trends ⚠️

🏠 Home Prices Limited Data
↓ -2.2%
1-Year Change
+17.6%
5-Year Change

Market Health

14Active Listings
80Median Days on Market
26.3%Under Contract
15%Price Reduced
100.5%Sale-to-List Ratio
🔥 Seller's market: about 3.5 months of homes for sale, so expect less room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$655/moCheaper to Buy
3.5 moSeller's market
10.2%Rental Yield
3.7xIncome to Buy
-29%vs Region Avg
🏠 Remote Work Fit 58
Good for remote workers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 53
Good for families
💼 Investment 100
Strong potential

Typical Home

1,404Sq Ft
3.3Beds
1.9Baths
55,987Lot Sq Ft
2015Year Built
2-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family82.5%
Townhome0%
Condo0%

Common Features

Garage70%
Single Story87.5%
Central Air55%

Costs & Ownership

$1,232Est. Monthly Payment
$1,887Median Rent
$72/moAvg HOA Fee
45%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

0%Rental VacancyLow (Good)
0/10Low Risk
72.5%New Construction
$76,519Per Bedroom
Click any category to explore on Google Maps. Numbers are places within 5 miles.
Sparse Suburban
Best For: Budget-Conscious Homebuyers Industrial & Logistics Workers Small Town Seekers ★ Investors

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly4.7
Outdoor Activities5.3
Nightlife5.3
Health & Fitness3.3
Diversity8
Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants
24Parks
3Gyms
1Grocery
10Coffee
5Bars
60+Daycares
3Hospitals
1Pharmacies
4Dentists
4Libraries
60+Dog Parks
1Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Wilmer, weighted by where people live. #57 of 84 cities. Most errands need a car here.

11Walk Score
29Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Wilmer began as Prairie Valley and grew up on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, which arrived in 1872. The post office took the Wilmer name in 1884, and the city incorporated in 1945.

21 minDrive to downtown Dallas from City Hall, off-peak (16.1 mi)39
220 acresCottonwood Creek Preserve, the largest park in Wilmer1,2
1Fire station, with two ambulances run by the city fire department11
201 S. Goode Rd.Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy, the Dallas ISD elementary in Wilmer (opened 2020)22,28
20 minDrive to the nearest Walmart Supercenter (Lancaster), off-peak33,39
48 minDrive to DFW Airport, off-peak (36.9 mi)39

Day-to-day Wilmer1,2,3,4,9,11,14,15,22,26,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37

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  1. 1City Hall & City Square gazebo
  2. 2E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library
  3. 3Wilmer Celebration Site
  4. 4Fire Station One (Fire & EMS)
  5. 5Public Safety Building (new)
  6. 6Cottonwood Creek Preserve
  7. 7Trinity River Audubon Center
  8. 8Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy
  9. 9Golden Rule Schools - Wilmer (pre-K charter)
  10. 10Royce West Leadership Academy
  11. 11Wilmer-Hutchins High School
  12. 12Dallas College Cedar Valley
  13. 13Denny's (24 hours)
  14. 14Dollar General
  15. 15Walmart Supercenter (grocery, pharmacy)
  16. 16Methodist Charlton Medical Center (ER)
  17. 17Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ DeSoto
City servicesParksSchoolsFood & coffeeShopsHealth careLocations are approximate.

Twenty places, all with 2024-2026 official or news evidence. Businesses with only state construction filings (Wilmer Mart, Circle K) and Adams Street Park (no published street address) are left off. Off the map (farther out): Cedar Hill State Park.

Wilmer's year, month by month3,4,5,7,20,45

MonthEventWhere
June-JulyLibrary summer reading programE.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library
JuneAmerica at 250: drone show and fireworks (June 26, 2026)Wilmer Celebration Site, 200 Blackwell Blvd.
SeptemberLibrary Card Month128 N. Dallas Ave.
OctoberPioneer Days festival, carnival and music (Oct. 24-25 in 2025; Sept. in 2023)128 N. Dallas Ave.
DecemberChristmas tree lighting with Santa (Dec. 6 in 2024)City Square gazebo, 128 N. Dallas Ave.

From city announcements and local news, 2023-2026. Pioneer Days has moved between September and October. 2026 dates for Pioneer Days and the tree lighting were not found; check the city calendar.

Drive times from Wilmer City Hall39

  • Trinity River Audubon Center12.0 mi16 min
  • Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ DeSoto9.3 mi19 min
  • Walmart Supercenter, Lancaster9.8 mi20 min
  • Methodist Charlton Medical Center15.2 mi20 min
  • Downtown Dallas16.1 mi21 min
  • Cedar Hill State Park22.4 mi29 min
  • Dallas Love Field22.2 mi33 min
  • Downtown Plano33.8 mi41 min
  • DFW Airport36.9 mi48 min
  • Downtown Fort Worth45.8 mi55 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine, Oct. 28, 2026, from 32.590743, -96.682619. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour on I-45 and I-35E adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby1,3,11,22,26,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,40

NeedIn WilmerNearest outside town
Full groceryNone confirmed; Dollar General, 406 E. Belt Line Rd.; grocery site announced Aug. 2025Walmart Supercenter, Lancaster (9.8 mi, ~20 min)
PharmacyNone confirmedWalmart Pharmacy, Lancaster
Emergency roomNoneMethodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas (~20 min)
Urgent careNone confirmedBaylor Scott & White Urgent Care+, DeSoto (~19 min)
LibraryE.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library, 128 N. Dallas Ave.-
Large park / trailsCottonwood Creek Preserve, 220 acresTrinity River Audubon Center (~16 min); Cedar Hill State Park (~29 min)
Elementary schoolEddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy (PK-5)-
Middle and high school-Royce West Leadership Academy; Wilmer-Hutchins HS (southern Dallas)
Ambulance / fireWilmer Fire Department, 1420 N. Goode Rd.-
TransitSTARNow on-demand serviceDART UNT Dallas and Camp Wisdom stations

In-town listings confirmed from official locators, city pages and news dated 2024-2026.

Read the full local life guide

A small civic core beside I-45

Wilmer began as Prairie Valley and grew up on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, which arrived in 1872. The post office took the Wilmer name in 1884, and the city incorporated in 1945. A 1929 fire destroyed most of the old business district. Today the city covers about 6.4 square miles, with I-45 running through it.

The civic center is City Hall at 128 N. Dallas Ave., where the E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library also lists its address. The City Square gazebo there hosts the holiday tree lighting. The Wilmer Community Center at 101 Davidson Plaza is where the city council and planning commission meet and where senior services gather.

Most food and fuel stops sit along the I-45 frontage roads. Denny's at 201 N. I-45 is open 24 hours. A large convenience store and quick-serve restaurant, Wilmer Mart, was registered with the state for 104 E. Belt Line Rd. in 2024, and a Circle K with truck diesel lanes was registered for I-45 and Pleasant Run in 2026. Union Pacific's Dallas Intermodal Terminal lies partly in Wilmer, and large distribution centers line the I-45 corridor.

Events: Pioneer Days and a holiday tree lighting

Pioneer Days is the city's main annual festival. In 2025 it marked 80 years since incorporation, ran Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at 128 N. Dallas Ave., and offered free carnival rides, food trucks and a DJ. The 2024 edition (the 40th) was Oct. 25-27, with a city-wide parade and live music. In earlier years it ran in September.

The Christmas tree lighting at the City Square gazebo is held in early December. In 2024 it was Friday, Dec. 6, with photos with Santa, food trucks, vendors and the Wilmer-Hutchins High School choir. On June 26, 2026, the city held an America at 250 celebration with a drone show and fireworks at the Wilmer Celebration Site, 200 Blackwell Blvd.

The library runs a summer reading program and marks Library Card Month each September. Senior Services, for adults 60 and older, runs exercise sessions, meals and day trips from the Community Center.

Parks and outdoors

Cottonwood Creek Preserve is the city's largest park. The city lists it at 220 acres, with a soft trail loop of about 2.2 miles along the creek, meadows, pecan shade and a picnic pavilion with grills. Dallas County lists its entrance at 1200 Cottonwood Valley, with parking and a playground, open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. A restroom and a disc golf course are listed as coming soon. Adams Street Park is a smaller city park; the mayor listed family recreation upgrades there among 2025 priorities.

For bigger outdoor space, the Trinity River Audubon Center (120 acres, nearly five miles of trails) is about 16 minutes north and is a gateway to the Great Trinity Forest. Cedar Hill State Park, on Joe Pool Lake, is about 29 minutes west and offers boating, fishing, mountain biking and camping.

Errands mostly mean a drive

Wilmer has a Dollar General at 406 E. Belt Line Rd. In April 2025 the mayor listed a new grocery store among the city's goals, and in August 2025 a local developer said a site had been set aside for a grocery store, along with a 10-acre hospital site and two hotels. None had an opening date. The nearest supercenter we confirmed is Walmart at 150 N. I-35E in Lancaster, about 10 miles and 20 minutes from City Hall, which has a pharmacy.

For emergencies, Methodist Charlton Medical Center (3500 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas), a Level III trauma center, is about 20 minutes away. Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ in DeSoto is about 19 minutes away. The E.M. Gilliam library offers interlibrary loan and year-round story times.

Schools

Wilmer is in Dallas ISD's Wilmer-Hutchins feeder pattern. The elementary in town is Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy (PK-5, 201 S. Goode Rd.), which opened in August 2020. Older students go to Royce West Leadership Academy (grades 6-8, formerly Kennedy-Curry Middle School) and Wilmer-Hutchins High School (9-12), both in southern Dallas. TEA's 2026 ratings, released Aug. 12, 2026, were D (69) for Eddie Bernice Johnson, D (68) for Royce West and C (76) for Wilmer-Hutchins High.

Golden Rule charter school runs a small pre-K campus at 520 N. I-45. Residents are in Dallas College's service area; the Cedar Valley campus is in Lancaster. Check the Dallas ISD school finder for any specific address.

Getting around and public safety

I-45 is the main road, and Belt Line Rd. crosses it in town. Off-peak, downtown Dallas is about 21 minutes from City Hall, Love Field about 33, Plano about 41, DFW Airport about 48 and downtown Fort Worth about 55. Rush hour will add time. Since Oct. 1, 2025, STAR Transit has run STARNow, a same-day, on-demand service within Wilmer, Hutchins and Lancaster that connects to DART's UNT Dallas and Camp Wisdom stations. It also offers booked dial-a-ride trips.

Wilmer runs its own fire department from Station One at 1420 N. Goode Rd., which opened in 2020. It is staffed around the clock with six people per shift, cross-trained in fire and EMS, and runs two fire trucks, a brush truck and two ambulances. About 80% of its calls are for ambulance service. The city added a ladder truck and a pumper in 2025. The police department lists 219 E. Belt Line Rd.; a new 18,545 sq ft public safety building at 1200 N. Goode Rd., with offices, dispatch and a jail, passed its final state inspection in September 2026.

Not confirmed yet

  • Whether a full-service grocery store or pharmacy operates in Wilmer. None was confirmed.
  • Where and when the announced grocery store, hospital and hotels will be built.
  • Whether the police department has moved into the new building at 1200 N. Goode Rd.
  • Whether Wilmer Mart (104 E. Belt Line Rd.) and the Circle K at I-45 and Pleasant Run are open.
  • 2026 Pioneer Days and Christmas tree lighting dates.
  • Adams Street Park address, acreage and amenities, and whether other city parks exist.
  • Fire department ISO rating and police staffing.
  • Whether any part of the city is zoned to a district other than Dallas ISD.

Questions people ask

Is there a grocery store in Wilmer, Texas?

We found no full-size grocery store in Wilmer as of October 2026. There is a Dollar General on E. Belt Line Rd. The nearest supercenter we confirmed is Walmart in Lancaster, about 10 miles and 20 minutes away. In August 2025 a developer said a grocery site had been set aside in Wilmer, with no opening date.

What school district serves Wilmer?

Dallas ISD. Wilmer is in the Wilmer-Hutchins feeder pattern: Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy (PK-5) in Wilmer, Royce West Leadership Academy (6-8) and Wilmer-Hutchins High School (9-12). Their 2026 TEA ratings were D (69), D (68) and C (76).

How long is the drive from Wilmer to downtown Dallas?

About 21 minutes off-peak, roughly 16 miles via I-45. Rush hour adds time. DFW Airport is about 48 minutes away and Love Field about 33.

Where is the nearest hospital to Wilmer?

Methodist Charlton Medical Center at 3500 W. Wheatland Rd. in Dallas, a Level III trauma center, is about 20 minutes away. Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ in DeSoto is about 19 minutes away.

Does Wilmer have public transit?

Yes, on demand. Since Oct. 1, 2025, STAR Transit's STARNow service runs same-day trips within Wilmer, Hutchins and Lancaster and connects to DART's UNT Dallas and Camp Wisdom stations.

What is Pioneer Days in Wilmer?

The city's annual festival, with carnival rides, food trucks and music. In 2025 it marked 80 years since Wilmer incorporated and ran Oct. 24-25 at 128 N. Dallas Ave.

What parks are in Wilmer?

The largest is Cottonwood Creek Preserve, 220 acres with a creek-side trail loop of about 2.2 miles, a picnic pavilion and a playground. Adams Street Park is a smaller neighborhood park.

Does Wilmer have its own fire department and ambulance?

Yes. The Wilmer Fire Department runs one station at 1420 N. Goode Rd., staffed 24 hours with six cross-trained fire and EMS personnel per shift, and operates two ambulances.

Sources (45) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. City of Wilmer, Recreation (Cottonwood Creek Preserve and regional parks)
  2. Dallas County Open Space, Cottonwood Creek Preserve
  3. City of Wilmer, September 2025 Newsletter (library, senior center, council meeting address)
  4. City of Wilmer calendar, America at 250 celebration (June 26, 2026)
  5. Ellis County Press, Wilmer celebrating 80 years at Pioneer Days this weekend (Oct. 2025)
  6. Irving Weekly, Janie Fricke to perform at Wilmer's 40th annual Pioneer Days (Oct. 22, 2024)
  7. Ellis County Press, Christmas and holiday events in Ellis County and beyond (Dec. 2024)
  8. Garland Journal, Wilmer welcomes all to gingerbread-themed holiday celebration (Dec. 2024)
  9. Ellis County Press, Wilmer public hearing notice PD 26-01 (Dec. 18, 2025; Wilmer Community Center, 101 Davidson Plaza)
  10. Ellis County Press, Wilmer public hearing notice ZC-26-002 (May 28, 2026)
  11. City of Wilmer Fire Department, Department Services
  12. City of Wilmer Fire Department, Services
  13. TDLR TABS2019017621, City of Wilmer Fire Station
  14. City of Wilmer Police Department, Message from the Chief
  15. TDLR TABS2024008646, Wilmer Police and Public Works facilities (public safety building)
  16. Zabalist, TDLR TABS2024008652 Wilmer Police and Public Works facilities (final inspection Sept. 6, 2026)
  17. Dallas Express, Local city starting new construction (Wilmer police and public works)
  18. Rambler Newspapers, Wilmer mayor speaks with residents (Apr. 17, 2025)
  19. City of Wilmer, Senior Services
  20. Garland Journal, Wilmer E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library concludes summer programming
  21. Wikipedia, Wilmer, Texas
  22. Dallas ISD, Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy general information
  23. Dallas ISD, 2026 Accountability Summary, Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy (057905312), Aug. 12, 2026
  24. Dallas ISD, 2026 Accountability Summary, Royce West Leadership School (057905354), Aug. 12, 2026
  25. Dallas ISD, 2026 Accountability Summary, Wilmer-Hutchins H S (057905380), Aug. 12, 2026
  26. Dallas ISD Demographic Studies, Wilmer-Hutchins feeder pattern
  27. Dallas ISD The Hub, Middle school renamed to honor Sen. Royce West (Feb. 22, 2024)
  28. Waxahachie Sun, Wilmer's Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy fosters academics, community involvement
  29. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer
  30. Dallas College, Cedar Valley Campus
  31. Denny's location page, 201 N. Hwy I-45, Wilmer
  32. Dollar General store directory, Wilmer, TX
  33. Walmart, Lancaster Supercenter store #471
  34. Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Emergency & Trauma
  35. Solv Health, urgent care near Lancaster, TX (Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ DeSoto listing)
  36. National Audubon Society, Trinity River Audubon Center
  37. North Texas Master Naturalists, Cedar Hill State Park
  38. STAR Transit, service updates in Wilmer, Hutchins and Lancaster (effective Oct. 1, 2025)
  39. OSRM open routing engine, table service (Realust calculation, Oct. 28, 2026)
  40. Irving Weekly, Southern Dallas developer unveils plans for hospital, hotels and grocery store in Wilmer (Aug. 28, 2025)
  41. TDLR TABS2025017618, Circle K Wilmer (I-45 & Pleasant Run)
  42. TDLR TABS2024018540, Wilmer Mart
  43. Wilmer EDC, Recreation
  44. North Texas Trails, Cottonwood Creek Preserve (Apr. 2022)
  45. Ellis County Press, THIS WEEKEND: 2023 Wilmer Pioneer Days, September 15, 16 and 17, 2023

Seasonal Temperatures

January58°40° low
April75°56° low
July95°78° low
October78°59° low

Annual Conditions

212Sunny Days/Year
153Rainy Days/Year
55"Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Safety Overview

C+Safety Grade
3.91Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents
26.13Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault310.15
Robbery29.54
Murder0
Rape0
Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary502.14
Theft1122.43
Vehicle Theft369.22
Rates per 100,000 residents

Income

$59,626Median Household
$80,192Average Household
$23,339Per Capita

Employment

14.4%Unemployment Rate
+3.1%Job Growth / yr
32.7%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+
6.0%
$100k-$150k
11.8%
$75k-$100k
19.1%
$50k-$75k
34.1%
$25k-$50k
20.7%
Under $25k
8.3%

School District

Dallas ISDPrimary District
B+District Grade
Top 51%State Ranking

Schools

152Elementary
42Middle
39High School

Academic Info

14.9:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

85.5%Graduation RateC
11.8%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

85%Took SAT/ACT
9.2%College ReadyD
18.9%TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT  |  TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Mobility Scores

11Walk Score
29Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Commute

33Avg Minutes
93.1%Drive Alone
3.4%Carpool
2.4%Work from Home

Distance To

17 miDowntown Dallas
34.5 miDFW Airport
23.8 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

2Public Stations
4DC Fast Ports
2Level 2 Ports
Networks: HYPERFUEL ChargePoint Network

Drive to major employers from Wilmer

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Wilmer, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Downtown DallasDallas30 min19 min15.2 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas33 min21 min15.5 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas33 min19 min15.9 mi
Uptown DallasDallas35 min20 min16.6 mi
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington46 min37 min32.8 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas46 min25 min20.8 mi
SMUUniversity Park47 min25 min19.7 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth51 min37 min36.1 mi
Show all 36 workplaces
Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Southwest AirlinesLove Field51 min31 min24.1 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas52 min31 min23 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving53 min30 min27.1 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas53 min28 min24.7 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving55 min32 min27.7 mi
McKessonLas Colinas56 min33 min29.7 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson57 min32 min30.2 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson59 min34 min31.6 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth61 min46 min45 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas62 min32 min28.2 mi
UT DallasRichardson63 min37 min31.3 mi
DFW AirportDFW64 min41 min36.9 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano66 min40 min36.4 mi
Legacy WestPlano67 min40 min37.8 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake68 min47 min45.8 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano68 min43 min38.6 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano69 min42 min38.5 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth69 min55 min54 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake69 min47 min46.9 mi
Capital OnePlano70 min43 min40.5 mi
The StarFrisco70 min44 min40.9 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano70 min44 min39.5 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco71 min44 min40.5 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano71 min44 min39.1 mi
RaytheonMcKinney76 min50 min47.9 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth78 min57 min54.6 mi
University of North TexasDenton83 min59 min55.4 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton84 min60 min55.3 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall101
Housing113
Utilities97
Groceries100
Transportation102
Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142
💧 Water $52
🔥 Gas $44
📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate
2.2%Property Tax Rate

A Wilmer home pays five taxing units: Dallas ISD at 0.9938, the city at 0.4679, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.2120 and Dallas College at 0.1066, all per $100 of value. Together that is about 2.00% before exemptions, the lowest of the nearby Dallas County cities on the 2025 appraisal district sheet.

2.00%Base 2025 tax rate (city + Dallas ISD + Dallas County + Parkland + Dallas College), before exemptions1
$0.4245City rate per $100 proposed for 2026, down from $0.4679 in 20252,3
~$112/moEstimated 2025 property tax on a $157,200 homestead (ACS median value), no MUD or PID1,14
~$249/moEstimated 2025 property tax on a $250,999 new Cottonwood (Lennar) home with a homestead exemption1,21
15.4¢/kWhMedian 12-month fixed retail plan at 1,000 kWh, Oncor area (retail choice), Oct. 28, 202616
$29.99/moLowest advertised Frontier fiber price in Wilmer17

Estimated 2025 tax bill on a $157,200 Wilmer homestead1,14

$1,349/yr
  • City of Wilmer$662/yr
  • Dallas County$271/yr
  • Parkland Hospital$267/yr
  • Dallas College$134/yr
  • Dallas ISD$15/yr

Realust estimate. ACS 2024 median value (wide margin of error), DCAD 2025 rates and exemptions, owner under 65, no MUD or PID, no cap savings. Dallas ISD's $140,000 plus 10% exemptions leave only $1,480 taxable. On a $250,999 new home the bill is about $2,984.

Base 2025 tax rate: Wilmer vs. nearby Dallas County cities1

  • DeSoto (DeSoto ISD)2.44%
  • Lancaster (Lancaster ISD)2.36%
  • Balch Springs (Dallas ISD)2.32%
  • Seagoville (Dallas ISD)2.25%
  • Dallas (Dallas ISD)2.23%
  • Hutchins (Dallas ISD)2.18%
  • Wilmer (Dallas ISD)2.00%

All rates from the DCAD 2025 sheet. Each city is paired with the ISD in its label; some cities have more than one ISD. Excludes MUDs and PIDs and all exemptions.

Estimated monthly costs beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,14,16,17

$296/mo
  • Electric (median fixed plan, 1,000 kWh)$154/mo
  • Property tax (homestead, $157,200)$112/mo
  • Internet (Frontier fiber, starting price)$30/mo

Realust estimate. Leaves out the city water/sewer/trash bill, insurance and HOA, none of which were sourced for this home. Electric prices as of Oct. 28, 2026; tax at 2025 rates.

Utility providers in Wilmer3,5,16,17,18,19,20

ServiceProviderNotes
ElectricOncor lines; choose a retail providerMedian 12-month fixed plan 15.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh (Oct. 2026)
WaterCity of WilmerCity buys water from the City of Lancaster
SewerCity of WilmerTreated by Dallas Water Utilities
Trash & bulkWM under city contract, on the city billTwice-weekly trash, 96-gallon cart; monthly bulk/brush
Natural gasAtmos Energy Mid-Tex (confirm by address)Council considered Atmos rate settlement Sept. 3, 2026
InternetFrontier fiber, Spectrum cable, AT&T, T-Mobile 5G, fixed wirelessFrontier fiber from $29.99; coverage varies by address
Read the full hidden costs guide

One of the lowest base tax rates in southern Dallas County

A Wilmer home pays five taxing units: Dallas ISD at 0.9938, the city at 0.4679, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.2120 and Dallas College at 0.1066, all per $100 of value. Together that is about 2.00% before exemptions, the lowest of the nearby Dallas County cities on the 2025 appraisal district sheet. Hutchins is 2.18%, Dallas 2.23% and Lancaster 2.36%.

The city raised its rate 3.58 cents for 2025. For 2026, council proposed 0.4245, the no-new-revenue rate, which the city says would cut the average homestead's city tax by about $31. Wilmer's taxable value has quadrupled since 2022, to $3.15 billion, which lets the rate fall while revenue grows. Dallas County adopted 0.24865 for 2026, which goes to voters on Nov. 3.

Exemptions shrink the school tax

Dallas ISD takes $140,000 plus 10% off a homestead's value. Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each take 20%, and the city takes 10%. Owners 65 and older get larger exemptions: $24,000 from the city, $100,000 from each county unit and $95,000 from Dallas ISD, which also freezes their school tax.

At the ACS median value of $157,200, the 2025 bill comes to about $1,350 a year, or $112 a month, and the school line is only about $15. A new Cottonwood home at $250,999 would owe about $2,980 a year, or $249 a month. The same homes as rentals, with no exemptions, would owe about $3,140 and $5,010.

MUDs and PIDs

The appraisal district lists one Wilmer district: Wilmer MUD No. 1, at 0.18 per $100 in 2025, with no homestead exemption. Its budget notice estimates the average homestead's maintenance tax at zero, and its location was not confirmed. On a $250,999 home it would add about $450 a year.

The city has a PID policy but names no active PID, and builder pages for Cottonwood list no PID or MUD. Check each address with Dallas CAD and ask for the seller's disclosure.

Electric and gas

Oncor owns the power lines, so residents shop retail plans. On Oct. 28, 2026, the median 12-month fixed plan was 15.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh, delivery included, or about $154 a month. The cheapest was 14.1¢. The city is part of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee, which negotiates Atmos Energy's gas rates.

Water, sewer and trash

The city bills water, sewer and trash on one statement mailed on the first of the month. Disconnect and reconnect fees are $25 each, and card payments carry a $2.50 or 2.5% fee. Wilmer buys its water from Lancaster and sends wastewater to Dallas Water Utilities. Its FY2025-26 budget assumed no rate increase. Monthly rates are not posted online, so ask for a recent bill.

WM collects trash twice a week in 96-gallon carts. Bulk and brush go out once a month on Thursdays, up to 4 cubic yards, and residents get one free landfill trip a month at Skyline Landfill in Ferris.

Internet, HOA, rent and commute

Frontier advertises fiber from $29.99 a month, and Spectrum cable from $30. AT&T, T-Mobile 5G and several fixed-wireless providers also serve parts of the city. Coverage varies by street.

Cottonwood's HOA is listed at $29.17 a month by the builder. Many older homes have no HOA.

Median gross rent was $1,349 in the 2023 ACS. The average commute is about 33 minutes. Off-peak, downtown Dallas is about 21 minutes from City Hall, Plano 41, DFW Airport 49 and downtown Fort Worth 55.

Not confirmed yet

  • What are Wilmer's current water and sewer rates, deposit and monthly trash fee?
  • Is there curbside recycling in Wilmer?
  • Does the city charge a stormwater or drainage fee?
  • What does homeowners insurance cost on a typical Wilmer home?
  • What share of city parcels is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
  • Where is Wilmer MUD No. 1, and does it include any homes?
  • What are toll costs to DFW Airport and Plano?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Wilmer, TX?

About 2.00% before exemptions for 2025: Dallas ISD 0.9938, City of Wilmer 0.4679, Dallas County 0.2155, Parkland 0.2120 and Dallas College 0.1066 per $100. The city proposed lowering its rate to 0.4245 for 2026.

How much are property taxes on a $250,000 home in Wilmer?

About $2,980 a year ($249 a month) for a homestead at 2025 rates with no MUD or PID. As a rental with no exemptions, about $5,010.

Does Wilmer have a homestead exemption?

Yes. The city exempts 10% of a homestead's value and $24,000 more for owners 65 and older or disabled. Dallas ISD exempts $140,000 plus 10%, and Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%.

Is there a MUD or PID in Wilmer?

Dallas CAD lists Wilmer MUD No. 1 at 0.18 per $100, location not confirmed. No active city PID was found, and Cottonwood's builder lists none. Check by address.

Can I choose my electric provider in Wilmer?

Yes. Oncor delivers power, and residents pick a retail provider. In October 2026 the median 12-month fixed plan was 15.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh.

Who picks up trash in Wilmer?

WM, under contract with the city. Trash is collected twice a week in a 96-gallon cart, with monthly bulk and brush pickup.

Where does Wilmer's water come from?

The city buys water from the City of Lancaster and sends wastewater to Dallas Water Utilities for treatment. The city bills water, sewer and trash together.

What school district serves Wilmer?

Dallas ISD, which took over the former Wilmer-Hutchins ISD area. Confirm the district for any address with Dallas CAD.

Sources (27) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2025 Tax Rates and Exemptions
  2. City of Wilmer, Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate (2026)
  3. City of Wilmer, City Council agenda, Sept. 3, 2026
  4. City of Wilmer, City Council agenda, Aug. 20, 2026
  5. City of Wilmer, FY 26 Budget Workshop (Aug. 18, 2025)
  6. City of Wilmer, 2026 Tax Year Section 26.18 Posting of Tax Rate and Budget Information
  7. Dallas County, Notice of Adopted TY2026 Tax Rate Increase Final Vote
  8. Dallas County, 2026 Notice of Tax Rates
  9. Dallas College, Notice of Adopted Tax Rate
  10. Texas Tribune, Voters OK property tax breaks for Texas homeowners, businesses (Nov. 4, 2025)
  11. Wilmer MUD No. 1 of Dallas County, special meeting notice (Feb. 26, 2026)
  12. District Directory, Wilmer MUD 1
  13. City of Wilmer, Public Improvement District
  14. Census Reporter, Wilmer, TX profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
  15. YourCityResource, Wilmer city TX housing (Census ACS)
  16. ElectricRates.org, Wilmer, TX electricity (prices as of Oct. 28, 2026)
  17. BroadbandNow, Internet providers in Wilmer, TX (data as of Oct. 28, 2026)
  18. City of Wilmer, Trash Collection
  19. City of Wilmer, WM Residential Waste Collection Services Brochure
  20. City of Wilmer, Utility Billing
  21. Jome, Cottonwood by Lennar, Wilmer TX
  22. Lennar, Cottonwood community brochure
  23. Homes.com, Wilmer (Cottonwood)
  24. OSRM routing table (router.project-osrm.org), queried Oct. 28, 2026
  25. Bisnow, Tiny Wilmer Considering Massive Mixed-Use Development (July 22, 2024)
  26. CensusDepth, Wilmer, TX (ACS 2023 5-year)
  27. Wikipedia, Wilmer, Texas

Public projects that will change daily life in Wilmer: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

2Under construction
1Approved
1Announced or proposed
Under constructionApprovedAnnouncedOpenMajor venue
Under constructionConstruction through Oct 2027

Stream data center, Wilmer (48 MW)

Stream Data Centers plans a $300M, 48 MW, 360,750-sq-ft data center with its own substation at 930 N. Sunrise Rd. The state filing lists construction from Apr 2026 to Oct 2027.

Why it matters: Construction traffic and a new substation on N. Sunrise Rd. through 2027.

DatacenterDynamics, Sep 2025Checked Oct 2026
ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Dallas County homelessness tax vote

County Prop A would raise the tax rate to $0.24865 per $100 from $0.2155 to fund homelessness reduction, incl. mental health treatment, support services and encampment resolution.

Why it matters: Higher county tax bill for Dallas County homeowners if it passes.

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Citywide

D Magazine, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026
Under constructionBuildings delivering 2026-2027+

QTS DFW2 data center campus

QTS is developing a data center campus on the Mason Road site near Wilmer. A state filing for a $290M, 363,500-sq-ft building at 1341 Sunrise Rd lists construction from Sept 2026 to Dec 2027.

Why it matters: Construction traffic near Sunrise Rd and Mason Rd through 2027.

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Data Center Dynamics, Apr 2026Checked Oct 2026
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Wilmer grew up where the Houston and Texas Central Railroad came through southern Dallas County in 1872. The settlement was called Prairie Valley until 1884, when the post office took the name of a railroad conductor.

6,768Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 20252
7,924NCTCOG population estimate, January 1, 2026 (up 8.6% in one year)3
4,9742020 Census count, up from 3,682 in 20101
104New homes permitted Jan-Sep 2026, all single-family (121 in all of 2025)4,5
300Apartments planned at Torrington Wilmer, 1501 E Belt Line Rd8
$590 millionCombined estimated cost of two data center buildings filed with the state in 202621,22

Wilmer population, Census counts 1950-20201

4651950
1,7851960
1,9221970
2,3671980
2,4791990
3,3932000
3,6822010
4,9742020

Decennial Census counts.

Wilmer population, Census Bureau estimates (July 1)2

5,8922020
6,0612021
6,3962022
6,6822023
6,7132024
6,7682025

Estimates, not counts (Vintage 2025). They start from a 2020 base of 5,727, above the census count of 4,974, so do not join this chart to the counts. NCTCOG's separate Jan 1, 2026 estimate is 7,924.

New housing units permitted by the City of Wilmer4,5

5'10
2'11
19'12
7'13
27'14
32'15
25'16
252'17
3'18
257'19
85'20
122'21
104'22
0'23
33'24
121'25
104'26*

Census Building Permits Survey. 2017 and 2019 spikes are apartment buildings (240 and 216 units). 2026 is January-September only. Some years are partly imputed by the Bureau.

Dallas ISD enrollment (serves Wilmer)28

159K2015-16
158K2016-17
157K2017-18
155K2018-19
154K2019-20
145K2020-21
144K2021-22
141K2022-23
139K2023-24
140K2024-25

District-wide figures, not Wilmer campuses. No district projection found.

New homes and housing projects in Wilmer6,8,11,13,15

ProjectDeveloper / builderPlanned sizeStatusLocation
CottonwoodLennarLot total n/p; homes $237,999-$268,499Selling1216 Magnolia Trail
Torrington WilmerJPI300 apartments on 12.8 acresConstruction starting 20261501 E Belt Line Rd
EMLI at Liberty Crossingn/p240 apartments (phase 1 of 100 acres)Built (broke ground 2018)I-45 between Mars Rd and Belt Line Rd
Venetian Place mixed-useVenetian Place LLC~950 homes incl. 864 apartments, 69 acresProposed 2024; outcome not foundI-45 east side, north of Belt Line Rd
Sunridge Stationn/p30 acres commercial, medical, hotelsPlannedn/p

n/p = not published.

Where Wilmer is growing6,8,11,13,20,21,22,23

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  1. 1Cottonwood (Lennar) welcome center
  2. 2Torrington Wilmer apartments
  3. 3Southport Logistics Building 1 (North)
  4. 4QTS DFW2-DC6 (under construction)
NeighborhoodsMultifamilyIndustrialProjectsLocations are approximate.

Sunridge Station's site is not published.

Median home value in Wilmer (ACS 5-year)37,38,39

62K2011-15
57K2015-19
74K2017-21
88K2018-22
111K2019-23
157K2020-24

Owner estimates, nominal dollars. Very wide margins of error (2020-2024: +/- $107,781). 2018-2022 is from the table-based files.

Median household income in Wilmer (ACS 5-year)37,38,39

33K2011-15
47K2015-19
58K2017-21
63K2018-22
59K2019-23
60K2020-24

Nominal dollars; wide margins of error.

Read the full growth story guide

A rail stop that became an inland port

Wilmer grew up where the Houston and Texas Central Railroad came through southern Dallas County in 1872. The settlement was called Prairie Valley until 1884, when the post office took the name of a railroad conductor. It incorporated in 1945 with about 450 people.

Rail still shapes it. Union Pacific opened its Dallas Intermodal Terminal on the Wilmer-Hutchins line in 2005, and warehouses followed along I-45.

Population: counts and estimates disagree

The 2020 Census counted 4,974 people, up from 3,682 in 2010. Since then, the two main estimates part ways. The Census Bureau puts Wilmer at 6,768 in July 2025, and its series barely moved after 2023. NCTCOG puts it at 7,924 on January 1, 2026, up 8.6% in a single year.

No city or regional projection for Wilmer was found. Treat the range between the two estimates as the honest answer for today's size.

Housing: a few hundred homes, then apartments

Census permit data show the city issued fewer than 35 housing permits a year from 2010 to 2016. Two apartment projects drove spikes of 252 units in 2017 and 257 in 2019. Single-family building picked up after that, with 121 homes permitted in 2025 and 104 more from January to September 2026.

The active builder community is Lennar's Cottonwood, with four plans of 1,266 to 1,600 square feet priced from $237,999 to $268,499 in October 2026. JPI bought land at 1501 E. Belt Line Road in April 2026 for Torrington Wilmer, 300 apartments with three- and four-bedroom units, and planned to start construction that quarter.

A 2024 plan for about 950 homes, mostly apartments, on 69 acres along I-45 went to the council for rezoning. No decision was found. Census survey data show 58% of occupied homes were owner-occupied in 2020-2024.

What is driving it

Logistics. The EDC lists Procter & Gamble (425 employees), Amazon (400), Unilever (160), Whirlpool (130) and Smucker's (120) among its largest employers, on a page without a date. Southport Logistics Park, a 252-acre site about a mile from I-45, hosts Amazon and other large tenants, and two of its buildings were fully leased in June 2026.

Data centers are the newest wave. State filings show Stream Data Centers building a $300 million, 360,750-square-foot facility on N. Sunrise Road from April 2026, and QTS a $290 million, 363,500-square-foot building on Mason Road from July 2026. Late-2025 hearings also sought to move several tracts from single-family to industrial on the city's land use map.

Infrastructure has had to catch up. Dallas County built the Pinto Pump Station and water tower, with Lancaster supplying Dallas water. The city's only wastewater line under the Trinity River broke in 2020, and a replacement was proposed in 2024. A FOX 4 report in 2025 described Sunridge Station, a 30-acre plan with medical space, two hotels, restaurants and a possible grocery store.

Schools

Dallas ISD has served Wilmer since it absorbed Wilmer-Hutchins ISD in 2006. Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary opened in Wilmer in 2020 and had 580 students in 2026, up 63.8% since 2021. Kennedy-Curry Middle had 545 (down 28.6% since 2016) and Wilmer-Hutchins High had 717 (down 9.1%).

District-wide enrollment fell from 158,604 in 2015-16 to 139,802 in 2024-25. Dallas ISD voters approved a $6.2 billion bond in May 2026.

Values and incomes

Census survey data show the median owner-estimated home value at $61,600 in 2011-2015 and $157,200 in 2020-2024. Median household income went from $33,472 to $59,626 over the same periods.

For a city this small, the margins of error are wide. The 2020-2024 home value could be off by more than $100,000 either way. Use recent sales for pricing.

Not confirmed yet

  • Does Wilmer have an adopted comprehensive plan or population projection?
  • Will a full-service grocery store open? Sunridge Station mentions a possible one; the mayor has said the nearest is about nine miles away.
  • When will the replacement wastewater line under the Trinity River be built?
  • How many more single-family lots are platted or planned in Wilmer?
  • Which Dallas ISD 2026 bond projects are at Wilmer campuses, and on what schedule?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Wilmer, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 6,768 on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG estimated 7,924 on January 1, 2026. The 2020 Census counted 4,974.

How fast is Wilmer growing?

From 3,682 in 2010 to 4,974 in 2020 by Census count. Since 2020, estimates range from about 175 people a year (Census Bureau) to 628 in 2025 alone (NCTCOG).

How many new homes are being built in Wilmer?

The city permitted 121 homes in 2025 and 104 from January to September 2026, all single-family, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

Where are new homes in Wilmer?

Lennar's Cottonwood (welcome center at 1216 Magnolia Trail) is selling. JPI's 300-unit Torrington Wilmer apartments are planned at 1501 E. Belt Line Road.

What school district serves Wilmer?

Dallas ISD. Zoned schools include Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary, Kennedy-Curry Middle and Wilmer-Hutchins High; check by address.

Who are the biggest employers in Wilmer?

The Wilmer EDC lists Procter & Gamble, Amazon, Unilever, Whirlpool and Smucker's among the largest, mostly distribution centers along I-45.

Are data centers being built in Wilmer?

Yes. State filings show Stream Data Centers (930 N. Sunrise Rd.) and QTS (421 Mason Rd.) buildings under construction in 2026, together about $590 million.

Sources (39) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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  3. NCTCOG, 2026 Population Estimates (January 1, 2026)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, annual place files, South Region (soYYYYa.txt, 2010-2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, South Region place file, year-to-date through Sept 2026 (so2609y.txt)
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  7. Jome, new construction homes in Wilmer, TX (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  8. JPI, JPI completes land acquisition for multifamily development in Wilmer, Texas (Apr 30, 2026)
  9. City of Wilmer, City Council agenda, Dec 18, 2025
  10. TDLR, TABS2026004233, Torrington Wilmer
  11. Wilmer EDC, Mixed-Use Development Underway in Wilmer (EMLI at Liberty Crossing, Mar 19, 2018)
  12. NBC DFW, City of Wilmer poised for major growth (Apr 11, 2018)
  13. Bisnow, Tiny Wilmer Considering Massive Mixed-Use Development (July 22, 2024)
  14. The Real Deal, Mixed-use on tap for southern Dallas town known as logistics hub (July 23, 2024)
  15. FOX 4, Industrial boom transforms City of Wilmer's landscape (Sept 4, 2025)
  16. Wilmer EDC, Major Employers (undated; accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  17. REBusiness Online, Logistics Property Co. buys 252-acre industrial park in metro Dallas (Dec 7, 2018)
  18. Transport Topics, Amazon eyeing another big shipping hub south of Dallas (June 14, 2018)
  19. REjournals, JLL secures full occupancy at two buildings in Dallas-area industrial park (June 30, 2026)
  20. TDLR, TABS2026026379, Southport Logistics Building 1 (North) tenant improvements
  21. TDLR, TABS2026001400, Stream Data Centers DFWC1
  22. TDLR, TABS2026013130, QTS DFW2-DC6
  23. Ellis County Press, Wilmer's Pinto Pump Station part of infrastructure improvement (undated, c. 2019)
  24. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Federal nexus letter, Wilmer Wastewater Pipe Project (May 10, 2024)
  25. Ellis County Press, Public hearing notice, City of Wilmer FLUM 25-01 (Oct 9, 2025)
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  31. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary (2026)
  32. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Kennedy-Curry Middle School (2026)
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  39. U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2011-2015 5-year summary file, Texas

Wilmer at a glance

Wilmer, TX (Dallas County) has a Realust Score of 66/100, ranking tied for #79 of 84 North Texas cities. Key numbers: median home price $222,403, population 6,391, school rating 4.8/10.

What is Wilmer's Realust Score?

Wilmer has a Realust Score of 66 out of 100 (B-, Above Average), which ranks tied for #79 of 84 North Texas cities.

How much does a home cost in Wilmer, TX?

The median home price in Wilmer is $222,403. Prices changed -2.2% over the past year and +17.6% over five years.

How good are the schools in Wilmer?

Wilmer's primary school district is Dallas ISD (rated 4.8/10, district grade B+, Top 51% in Texas). It scores 76/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is Wilmer, TX safe?

Wilmer has a safety grade of C+, with 3.91 violent and 26.13 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 53/100.

How long is the commute from Wilmer?

The average commute in Wilmer is 33 minutes. It is 17 mi to downtown Dallas and 34.5 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Wilmer, TX?

Wilmer has 6,391 residents, a change of +45.8% over five years. The median household income is $59,626.

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