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Wildwood, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
220 Population 3,143/sq mi density
$103,333 Median Income $51,657 per capita
$289,100 Home Value $154,718 Zillow
$1,833 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,333 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,100 home value, $1,833/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wildwood, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,333
38% above
$51,657 per capita
Home Value
$289,100
3% above
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,833/mo
58% above
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
69% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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
138%
Home Value
103%
Rent
158%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wildwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 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 $103,333 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,657. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wildwood is $289,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,833/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Wildwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 267/100K.

Education

57.1% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density3,143/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,333
Per Capita$51,657
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,100
Rent$1,833
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units104
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property267/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation656 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Wildwood was built in 1962.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.