Wildomar, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,953 Population 1,557/sq mi density
$95,677 Median Income $34,555 per capita
$511,900 Home Value $651,487 Zillow
$1,910 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,026 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$95,677 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$511,900 home value, $1,910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wildomar, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,677
27% above
$34,555 per capita
Home Value
$511,900
82% above
Zillow: $651,487
Median Rent
$1,910/mo
64% above
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
1,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Wildomar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wildomar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
182%
Rent
164%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
231%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wildomar 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

Wildomar residents earn a median household income of $95,677 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,555. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wildomar is $511,900 , 82% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,487. Median rent is $1,910/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Wildomar reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,026/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.

Education

17.8% of adults in Wildomar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wildomar has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population36,953
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,557/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,677
Per Capita$34,555
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$511,900
Rent$1,910
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$651,487
Housing Units11,238
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property1,026/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary180/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,529 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67

Did You Know?

Wildomar was founded in 1884.
The median home in Wildomar was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.