At a Glance
Median Income
$88,409
$43,994 per capita
Home Value
$361,600
Zillow: $462,977
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Wilbraham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilbraham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilbraham 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
Wilbraham residents earn a median household income of $88,409 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,994. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilbraham is $361,600 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,977. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Wilbraham reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,494/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.7% of adults in Wilbraham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilbraham has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,247
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,409
Per Capita$43,994
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A
Home Value$361,600
Rent$1,148
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$462,977
Housing Units1,477
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,494/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary394/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation247 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilbraham was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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