At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$26,101 per capita
Home Value
$86,000
Zillow: $176,336
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Wren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wren 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
Wren residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,101. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wren is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,336. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
9.3% of adults in Wren hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wren has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population200
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$26,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,318M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$176,336
Housing Units108
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation812 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wren was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.