At a Glance
Median Income
$106,042
$40,166 per capita
Home Value
$419,200
Zillow: $440,363
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
11.7% smoking rate
How Wilkeson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilkeson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilkeson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilkeson residents earn a median household income of $106,042 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,166. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilkeson is $419,200 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,363. Median rent is $1,556/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.0% of adults in Wilkeson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilkeson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population555
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,042
Per Capita$40,166
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$419,200
Rent$1,556
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$440,363
Housing Units173
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,125 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilkeson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.