Wright City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,025 Population 829/sq mi density
$74,833 Median Income $31,808 per capita
$216,800 Home Value $310,842 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,833 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,800 home value, $861/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wright City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,833
0% below
$31,808 per capita
Home Value
$216,800
23% below
Zillow: $310,842
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Wright City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wright City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
77%
Rent
74%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wright City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wright City residents earn a median household income of $74,833 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,808. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wright City is $216,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,842. Median rent is $861/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Education

18.6% of adults in Wright City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wright City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,025
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,833
Per Capita$31,808
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,800
Rent$861
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$310,842
Housing Units1,846
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation735 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.2%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Wright City was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (35 miles).
12.5% of the population has a disability.