At a Glance
Median Income
$55,388
$27,605 per capita
Home Value
$195,000
Zillow: $320,424
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
17.8% 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?
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 $55,388 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,605. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildwood is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,424. Median rent is $1,451/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
11.6% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,133
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,388
Per Capita$27,605
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$9,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,000
Rent$1,451
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$320,424
Housing Units352
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation959 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wildwood was built in 1992.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.