At a Glance
Median Income
$71,858
$49,348 per capita
Home Value
$419,700
Zillow: $291,770
Median Rent
$1,578/mo
43.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
657/100K
3,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Wildwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wildwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wildwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wildwood residents earn a median household income of $71,858 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,348. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,697 business establishments, including 191 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildwood is $419,700 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,770. Median rent is $1,578/month, with 43.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2013.
Safety & Crime
Wildwood reports 657 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,420/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,739
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,858
Per Capita$49,348
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$7,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B
Home Value$419,700
Rent$1,578
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$291,770
Housing Units9,161
Rent Burden43.5%
Crime
F
Violent657/100K
Property3,420/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault520/100K
Burglary1,669/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Wildwood was founded in 1877.
The median home in Wildwood was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 191 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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