At a Glance
Median Income
$106,042
$40,166 per capita
Home Value
$419,200
Zillow: $439,465
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
3,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 5.1% (42% 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 $439,465. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wilkeson reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,062/100K.
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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population555
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,042
Per Capita$40,166
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$419,200
Rent$1,556
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$439,465
Housing Units173
Rent Burden19.0%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property3,062/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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