At a Glance
Median Income
$121,583
$57,105 per capita
Home Value
$377,900
Zillow: $440,947
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
699/100K
3,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Wadsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wadsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wadsworth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wadsworth residents earn a median household income of $121,583 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,105. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wadsworth is $377,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,947. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Wadsworth reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,360/100K.
Education
50.1% of adults in Wadsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wadsworth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,535
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$121,583
Per Capita$57,105
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,900
Rent$1,052
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$440,947
Housing Units1,390
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent699/100K
Property3,360/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation708 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wadsworth was built in 1990.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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