At a Glance
Median Income
$70,320
$53,131 per capita
Home Value
$739,600
Zillow: $458,860
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
14.4% smoking rate
How Wawona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wawona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wawona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wawona residents earn a median household income of $70,320 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,131. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wawona is $739,600 , 162% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,860. Median rent is $1,140/month, with 23.1% 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 1966.
Education
47.2% of adults in Wawona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wawona has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,320
Per Capita$53,131
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,036M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
F
Home Value$739,600
Rent$1,140
Ownership27.1%
Zillow$458,860
Housing Units332
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,117 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wawona was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.