At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$35,663 per capita
Home Value
$159,400
Zillow: $198,808
Median Rent
$810/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
11.7% smoking rate
How Wiley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wiley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wiley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wiley residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,663. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wiley is $159,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,808. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
34.3% of adults in Wiley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wiley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$35,663
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$810
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$198,808
Housing Units158
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
Elevation3,738 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wiley was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.