At a Glance
Median Income
$107,349
$42,639 per capita
Home Value
$483,100
Zillow: $793,313
Median Rent
$2,151/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wheaton residents earn a median household income of $107,349 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,639. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheaton is $483,100 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $793,313. Median rent is $2,151/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Wheaton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in Wheaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheaton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population52,172
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density7,561/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,349
Per Capita$42,639
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$483,100
Rent$2,151
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$793,313
Housing Units17,301
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation397 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheaton was built in 1959.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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