At a Glance
Median Income
$79,179
$34,428 per capita
Home Value
$185,500
Zillow: $285,130
Violent Crime
140/100K
1,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Wesley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wesley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wesley 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
Wesley residents earn a median household income of $79,179 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,428. 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 284 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wesley is $185,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,130. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Wesley reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,326/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Wesley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wesley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population491
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,179
Per Capita$34,428
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$695M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,500
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$285,130
Housing Units124
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property1,326/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,284 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wesley was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.