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Wildwood, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Steuben County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
191 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$64,643 Median Income $25,077 per capita
$208,300 Home Value $250,765 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wildwood, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,643
14% below
$25,077 per capita
Home Value
$208,300
26% below
Zillow: $250,765
Violent Crime
273/100K
28% below
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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)

Income
86%
Home Value
74%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wildwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $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.

Safety & Crime

Wildwood reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,736/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population191
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent273/100K
Property2,736/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,642/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband70.0%
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.