At a Glance
Median Income
$128,011
$35,770 per capita
Home Value
$137,200
Zillow: $123,174
Median Rent
$696/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,074/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wink Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wink's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wink 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
Wink residents earn a median household income of $128,011 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,770. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wink is $137,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,174. Median rent is $696/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Wink reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,074/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Wink hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wink has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,328
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,011
Per Capita$35,770
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,805
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,200
Rent$696
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$123,174
Housing Units418
Rent Burden14.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,074/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary391/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,792 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wink was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.336 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.