Wildewood, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Wildewood is a small city in Maryland with a population of 7,765. Residents earn $124,247 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,765 Population 2,744/sq mi density
$124,247 Median Income $55,374 per capita
$363,100 Home Value
$2,036 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,247 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$363,100 home value, $2,036/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,247
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $363,100
29% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.9%
63% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,036
75% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Wildewood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,765
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,744/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,247
Per Capita$55,374
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$10,446M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$363,100
Rent$2,036
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,115
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking11.3%
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation104 ft (32 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute40 min
Broadband95.8%
Libraries3

Is Wildewood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wildewood receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Wildewood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wildewood is $124,247, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Wildewood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wildewood is $363,100, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,036 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Wildewood is a highly educated community — 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wildewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wildewood has a population of 7,765 with a density of 2,744 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.2%), with 13.9% Black.

Population

7,765
Total Population
2,744
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wildewood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wildewood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wildewood is $124,247, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Wildewood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,247
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,374
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
IRS Avg AGI$94,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,185
County GDP$10,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants211
Healthcare189
Retail302
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,122
18% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.5 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Wildewood is $363,100, 29% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,036 (75% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$363,100
29% above US avg
Median List Price$359,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$359,990
$/Sq Ft$208
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory28

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,036
75% above US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.4%
Housing Units3,115
Median Year Built2005

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,122
18% above US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
In Wildewood, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 11.3% are current smokers. 21.6% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wildewood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.3%
19% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.8%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits68.8%
Premature Death8,105/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities189
Wildewood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall15.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation104 ft (32 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density2,744/sq mi
Coordinates38.3035°N, 76.5471°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24037
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 54.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17.2-point margin. 95.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.4%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 17.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.9%
63% above US avg
High School+96.3%
Graduate Degree+28.1%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2,744/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities189
Restaurants211
Retail Stores302

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.5 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

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