At a Glance
Median Income
$51,996
$40,173 per capita
Home Value
$361,200
Zillow: $616,760
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
585/100K
6,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wildwood a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wildwood residents earn a median household income of $51,996 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,173. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildwood is $361,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,760. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Wildwood reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,413/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,140
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density3,338/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,996
Per Capita$40,173
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
C+
Home Value$361,200
Rent$1,255
Ownership37.3%
Zillow$616,760
Housing Units6,686
Rent Burden40.6%
Crime
F
Violent585/100K
Property6,413/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault423/100K
Burglary948/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Wildwood was founded in 1609.
The median home in Wildwood was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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