Life in Wildwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wildwood over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wildwood:
The population in Wildwood is 16,739.
The median home value in Wildwood is $307,085.
The median income in Wildwood is $71,858.
The cost of living in Wildwood is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Wildwood is $1,578.
The unemployment rate in Wildwood is 7.9%.
The poverty rate in Wildwood is 13.3%.
The average high in Wildwood is 81.9° and the average low is 59.2°.
Crime in Wildwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wildwood. Key points include:
There were 141 total crimes in Wildwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wildwood is 753.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wildwood is 101.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wildwood is 651.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wildwood is -64.47% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wildwood / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 141 | 753.0 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 101.5 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 90.8 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 122 | 651.5 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 80.1 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 96 | 512.7 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 58.7 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Wildwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wildwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wildwood is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wildwood is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wildwood is $307,085.
The median income in Wildwood is $71,858.
| Living Expense | Wildwood | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Wildwood is 81.9° and the average low is 59.2°.
There are 74.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wildwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Wildwood is 16,739. The population has increased 166.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,739 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 15,735 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 14,747 | 100.9% |
| 2020 | 7,339 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 6,838 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 6,557 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 6,311 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 6,776 | 12.0% |
| 2015 | 6,052 | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 6,782 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 6,601 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,644 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 6,542 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 6,285 | - |
77.9% White with 13,044 White residents.
12.7% African American with 2,131 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 100 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 126 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 538 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 781 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wildwood | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 12.7% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Wildwood is 56.5% female with 9,462 female residents.
Wildwood is 43.5% male with 7,276 male residents.
| Gender | Wildwood | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
0.0% of adults in Wildwood completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Wildwood completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Wildwood completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wildwood completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Wildwood completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Wildwood completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Wildwood completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wildwood completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wildwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wildwood | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
8.8% of households in Wildwood earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Wildwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Wildwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Wildwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.4% of households in Wildwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Wildwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.9% of households in Wildwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Wildwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Wildwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.5% of households in Wildwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wildwood | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.9% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.5% | 10.1% | 12.6% |