At a Glance
Median Income
$70,833
$25,728 per capita
Home Value
$89,300
Zillow: $225,812
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 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+
3.7 / 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 $70,833 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,728. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildwood is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,812. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Wildwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,421/100K.
Education
51.6% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population244
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$25,728
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,300
Rent
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$225,812
Housing Units217
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,421/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation717 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute50 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wildwood was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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