At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$44,833 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $286,564
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Wheaton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheaton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheaton residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,833. 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 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheaton is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,564. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
42.9% of adults in Wheaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheaton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$44,833
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$1,113
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$286,564
Housing Units45
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,510 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute42 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheaton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.