At a Glance
Median Income
$92,143
$36,794 per capita
Home Value
$245,000
Zillow: $265,158
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
44.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
55/100K
973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wolfforth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolfforth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolfforth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolfforth residents earn a median household income of $92,143 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,794. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolfforth is $245,000 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,158. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 44.6% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Wolfforth reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 973/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Wolfforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolfforth has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,189
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,143
Per Capita$36,794
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,000
Rent$1,430
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$265,158
Housing Units2,027
Rent Burden44.6%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property973/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary147/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death13,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,297 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolfforth was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.