California · Metropolitan Area
Lake Wildwood is a small town in California with a population of 4,967. Residents earn $87,552 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Wildwood receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Wildwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Wildwood is $87,552, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Wildwood is $495,100, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,443 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Lake Wildwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,552 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,709 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,287 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,831 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,146 |
| County GDP | $4,508M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,709 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| Commute Time | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |
| Census Median | $495,100 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $529,000 |
| Median List Price | $529,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $274 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.7% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,443 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.2% |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,709 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,988/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,449 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2332°N, 121.1977°W |
| County FIPS | 06115 |
Winner: Republican by 25.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,623/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |