At a Glance
Median Income
$133,125
$43,723 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
Zillow: $222,913
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.3% smoking rate
How Wedgewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wedgewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wedgewood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wedgewood residents earn a median household income of $133,125 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,723. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wedgewood is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,913. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
43.6% of adults in Wedgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wedgewood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,125
Per Capita$43,723
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$222,913
Housing Units83
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,249 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wedgewood was built in 1997.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.