Wildwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
35,168 Population 527/sq mi density
$157,750 Median Income $74,433 per capita
$472,800 Home Value $583,404 Zillow
$1,575 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$157,750 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$472,800 home value, $1,575/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wildwood, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$157,750
110% above
$74,433 per capita
Home Value
$472,800
68% above
Zillow: $583,404
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
35% above
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
102% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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
210%
Home Value
168%
Rent
135%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
202%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wildwood a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wildwood residents earn a median household income of $157,750 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $74,433. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wildwood is $472,800 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $583,404. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

68.2% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population35,168
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$157,750
Per Capita$74,433
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$472,800
Rent$1,575
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$583,404
Housing Units13,225
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation768 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.9%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wildwood was built in 1991.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (20 miles).
6.0% of the population has a disability.