At a Glance
Median Income
$69,063
$43,466 per capita
Home Value
$241,000
Zillow: $748,803
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
836/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilder residents earn a median household income of $69,063 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,466. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilder is $241,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $748,803. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Wilder reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 836/100K.
Education
60.7% of adults in Wilder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilder has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,394
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$43,466
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$748,803
Housing Units1,783
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property836/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation577 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilder was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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