Living in Wildomar, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wildomar · Census data 2020–2024
Wildomar has 37,277 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $103,506 (4% higher than the California median), the median home value is $552,400, the median rent is $2,003/month.
Wildomar at a glance
- Population
- 37,277
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $103,506State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $552,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,003/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Wildomar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Wildomar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wildomar the median home value is $552,400, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,003 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,612 a month in housing costs.
Wildomar median household income
The median household income in Wildomar is $103,506 and the income per person is $37,119. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Wildomar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,251
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.45
Wildomar demographics
- Population
- 37,277
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 10,760
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wildomar ›
Education in Wildomar
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Wildomar have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wildomar
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Wildomar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildomar | 37,277 | $103,506 | $552,400 | $2,003 |
| Canyon Lake | 11,119 | $126,926 | $699,600 | $2,608 |
| Murrieta | 112,064 | $114,081 | $639,800 | $2,388 |
| Lake Elsinore | 72,461 | $101,888 | $566,000 | $2,078 |
| Lakeland Village | 12,236 | $85,748 | $463,500 | $1,858 |
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | $537,300 | $2,110 |
| Warm Springs | 1,673 | $70,341 | $329,100 | $1,653 |
| Meadowbrook | 2,627 | $56,212 | $264,600 | $1,599 |
| French Valley | 45,269 | $148,520 | $679,800 | $3,119 |
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What is the median household income in Wildomar, CA?
The median household income in Wildomar is $103,506, 4% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wildomar?
The median home value in Wildomar is $552,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Wildomar?
The median gross rent in Wildomar is $2,003 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Wildomar, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Wildomar?
The median age in Wildomar is 37.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Wildomar?
The average commute to work in Wildomar is 38 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wildomar?
The unemployment rate in Wildomar is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wildomar?
21.1% of adults in Wildomar have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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