At a Glance
Median Income
$69,750
$46,112 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
Zillow: $247,361
Median Rent
$630/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Wright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wright a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wright residents earn a median household income of $69,750 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,112. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wright is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,361. Median rent is $630/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
14.7% of adults in Wright hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wright has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,750
Per Capita$46,112
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$630
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$247,361
Housing Units48
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,306 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wright was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.