At a Glance
Median Income
$37,192
$18,527 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $130,343
Median Rent
$717/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
20.6% smoking rate
How Wrens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wrens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wrens a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wrens residents earn a median household income of $37,192 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,527. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wrens is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,343. Median rent is $717/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
7.3% of adults in Wrens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wrens has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,048
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$37,192
Per Capita$18,527
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$729M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$717
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$130,343
Housing Units1,007
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation418 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wrens was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.