At a Glance
Median Income
$74,038
$55,931 per capita
Home Value
$237,500
Zillow: $198,816
Violent Crime
571/100K
2,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $74,038 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,931. 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 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wildwood is $237,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,816. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wildwood reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,425/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Wildwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wildwood has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female28% / 73%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,038
Per Capita$55,931
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,500
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$198,816
Housing Units533
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent571/100K
Property2,425/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wildwood was built in 1973.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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