At a Glance
Median Income
$113,661
$41,611 per capita
Home Value
$350,100
Zillow: $426,402
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
720/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wylie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wylie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wylie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wylie residents earn a median household income of $113,661 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,611. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wylie is $350,100 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,402. Median rent is $1,985/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Wylie reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 720/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Wylie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wylie has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population58,991
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,788/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,661
Per Capita$41,611
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$350,100
Rent$1,985
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$426,402
Housing Units18,875
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property720/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary40/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation482 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Wylie was built in 2005.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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