At a Glance
Median Income
$64,643
$25,077 per capita
Home Value
$208,300
Zillow: $250,765
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wildwood residents earn a median household income of $64,643 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,077. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildwood is $208,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,765. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
30.4% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,643
Per Capita$25,077
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,300
Rent
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$250,765
Housing Units148
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation963 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband51.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wildwood was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.