At a Glance
Median Income
$50,909
$37,043 per capita
Median Rent
$864/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
16.6% smoking rate
How Wheatfields Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheatfields's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheatfields a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheatfields residents earn a median household income of $50,909 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,043. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Education
19.3% of adults in Wheatfields hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheatfields has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,909
Per Capita$37,043
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$864
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$131,412
Housing Units444
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation3,622 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute55 min
Broadband68.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheatfields was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
41.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.