At a Glance
Median Income
$124,247
$55,374 per capita
Home Value
$363,100
Zillow: $391,996
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.9%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
11.3% smoking rate
How Wildewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wildewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wildewood a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wildewood residents earn a median household income of $124,247 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,374. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildewood is $363,100 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,996. Median rent is $2,036/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
54.9% of adults in Wildewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildewood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,765
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,744/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,247
Per Capita$55,374
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
Housing
A+
Home Value$363,100
Rent$2,036
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$391,996
Housing Units3,115
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation104 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute40 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wildewood was built in 2005.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.