At a Glance
Median Income
$55,938
$20,459 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $530,591
Median Rent
$799/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
378/100K
1,386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Wilder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilder a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilder residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,459. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilder is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $530,591. Median rent is $799/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Wilder reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,386/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Wilder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilder has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,690
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density2,224/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$20,459
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$799
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$530,591
Housing Units569
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent378/100K
Property1,386/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary315/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,426 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilder was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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