At a Glance
Median Income
$78,496
$52,949 per capita
Home Value
$456,400
Zillow: $429,711
Median Rent
$1,668/mo
43.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
2,124/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Wrightwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wrightwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wrightwood 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
Wrightwood residents earn a median household income of $78,496 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,949. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wrightwood is $456,400 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,711. Median rent is $1,668/month, with 43.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Wrightwood reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,124/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Wrightwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wrightwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,907
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,496
Per Capita$52,949
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$456,400
Rent$1,668
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$429,711
Housing Units2,755
Rent Burden43.1%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property2,124/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,736 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Wrightwood was built in 1971.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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