Lake Wildwood, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,967 Population 1,623/sq mi density
$87,552 Median Income $42,709 per capita
$495,100 Home Value $506,170 Zillow
$2,443 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$87,552 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$495,100 home value, $2,443/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Wildwood, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,552
17% above
$42,709 per capita
Home Value
$495,100
76% above
Zillow: $506,170
Median Rent
$2,443/mo
110% above
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Lake Wildwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Wildwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
176%
Rent
210%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Wildwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Wildwood residents earn a median household income of $87,552 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,709. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Wildwood is $495,100 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $506,170. Median rent is $2,443/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

39.8% of adults in Lake Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,967
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density1,623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,552
Per Capita$42,709
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287

Housing

B
Home Value$495,100
Rent$2,443
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$506,170
Housing Units2,406
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.2%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,449 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Wildwood was built in 1984.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.