Median Income
$70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
15% higher than US avg
How Wicklow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,591
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$37,400
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty14.3%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units625
Rent Burden5.8%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+42.9%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Wicklow a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wicklow receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wicklow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wicklow is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wicklow is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school.
Wicklow has a population of 1,591 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
The median household income in Wicklow is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
The median home value in Wicklow is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.4% |
| Housing Units | 625 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Wicklow vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wicklow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 75.5 sq mi (195.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |