Wilson, San Bernardino
Updated June 22, 2026 · 4,016 residents
Wilson is a highly walkable neighborhood in San Bernardino characterized by a consistent grid of sidewalks and uniform residential streets. While the area offers a balanced demographic mix and access to local amenities, residents often experience significant noise from nearby freeway and railroad traffic.
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About Wilson
Wilson features a dense suburban layout with standard tract housing and a uniform aesthetic. The area is notable for its superior pedestrian infrastructure, which includes well-maintained sidewalks and frequent crosswalks that facilitate movement throughout the neighborhood. While it maintains a suburban feel, the landscape is punctuated by occasional private backyard pools and small commercial clusters that provide a variety of dining and social options for residents.
Prospective residents should consider the trade-offs regarding acoustic comfort, as the neighborhood is frequently affected by noise from major transportation corridors. The local population is diverse, spanning young adults and families, though access to comprehensive health insurance remains lower than in other parts of the city. Education is served by the San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is currently navigating a period of operational transition and focused improvement in vocational training programs.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Homes are arranged in a dense suburban grid with limited distance between neighbors. According to iHuus data, this level of privacy and spacing is consistent with the average found across San Bernardino.
Pedestrian infrastructure is superior to the San Bernardino average, featuring a consistent grid of sidewalks and frequent crosswalks. According to iHuus data, the presence of dedicated walkways on both sides of residential streets promotes safe and easy movement throughout the area.
Standard tract housing with modest yards and uniform rooflines characterizes the area. According to iHuus data, the visual landscape is slightly more varied than the San Bernardino average due to the presence of occasional private backyard pools.
Public parks and cemetery grounds offer decent walking opportunities, though street-side greenery and sidewalk verges are often narrow. According to iHuus data, pet owners may find slightly more accessible walking options here than the city average.
Residential pockets feature a blend of single-family homes and small commercial clusters, resulting in a landscape that is slightly less open than the San Bernardino average.
A mix of quiet residential pockets and active commercial strips provides more activity than the San Bernardino average. Residents can find a diverse range of dining and social hubs, though many amenities require a short drive as they are not all clustered within walking distance.
Frequent sounds from nearby railroad tracks and major freeways characterize the area. This level of acoustic disturbance is higher than the San Bernardino city average, according to iHuus data.
Air quality in this area is consistently good for health; however, it remains slightly lower than the San Bernardino city average according to iHuus data.
Residential areas and green spaces dominate the landscape, though some light commercial activity and warehouse structures are located near the highway. According to iHuus data, this area features less industrial density than the San Bernardino average.
Health insurance coverage is notably lower in this area than in the rest of San Bernardino. According to iHuus data, a small portion of the local population is covered by health plans.
Political leanings in this area align with the broader San Bernardino city average, characterized by a liberal majority and a modest opposing presence according to iHuus data.
Residents live among a diverse mix of young adults, families, and older populations. This age distribution is largely consistent with the broader San Bernardino area according to iHuus data.
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| Dimension | Wilson | Alessandro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 7.12 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 4.28 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.05 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 5.64 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 5.15 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.67 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.38 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.05 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 9.16 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 6.81 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 1.26 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 8.58 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.36 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safetyavg 0.3 | ||
| 🏫 School Quality |
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School Districts Serving Wilson
San Bernardino City Unified is a district in transition, characterized by a 'tale of two districts' where prestigious magnet programs and high-performing schools in the Highland area contrast sharply with a high volume of underperforming schools in impoverished sectors. While the district maintains financial stability through bond-funded facility upgrades and is aggressively expanding successful Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, it is heavily burdened by significant safety concerns, teacher retention issues, and core math proficiency that lags state averages. The organization's health is currently moderate, buoyed by specialized successes but weighed down by systemic operational challenges and a portfolio where nearly one-third of the schools fall in the bottom tier of state ratings.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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