At a Glance
Median Income
$86,115
$36,114 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
Zillow: $267,907
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
19.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $86,115 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,114. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,041 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wright is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,907. Median rent is $1,037/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
8.5% of adults in Wright hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wright has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,400
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,115
Per Capita$36,114
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$6,628M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,286
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,500
Rent$1,037
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$267,907
Housing Units908
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,294/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,950 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wright was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Northeast Wyoming Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.