Welcome to Wilson

Wilson, NC serves as a great place to live for all types of people. Summit Place Apartments is proud to offer a wide variety of accommodation options throughout the area. Whether you are looking for pet friendly apartment rentals, luxury rental apartments, or anything in between, we've got you covered. Though we have a number of properties in several different parts of town, availability is limited and openings tend to fill up fast. So act quickly and secure your one, two, or three bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC today! If you are considering moving into any of our apartments for rent from outside the local area, it may help to learn more about life in Wilson first, which you can do so by reading on below.

CLIMATE

A mild climate is a favorable factor in the life of Wilson. The annual average temperature is 60.8 degrees. There is little or no snowfall in winter and summer nights are usually pleasant. Rainfall averages about four inches per month throughout the year. Wilson's elevation is 147 feet.

POPULATION

Named for Col. Louis D. Wilson, a prominent 19th Century eastern North Carolina legislator, the city of Wilson has a population of approximately 42,000. It is the county seat of Wilson County, whose total population is approximately 72,000 and whose total area covers some 373 square miles. New subdivisions in the Wilson suburbs are constantly being developed, therefore population in these areas is growing more rapidly than that in the inner city. The downtown area is being restored and is a prominent business area of Wilson.

HOW TO GET TO WILSON

Wilson is conveniently located half-way between New York and Florida on 1-95. Just 45 miles east of Raleigh, the state capital, and 100 miles from the coast. Wilson is located 30 miles north of 140 and is intersected by US 301, US 264, and US 795. From 1-95, take exits 107-121.

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