Living in Wrightwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wrightwood · Census data 2020–2024
Wrightwood has 5,067 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $74,332 (25% lower than the California median), the median home value is $470,700, the median rent is $1,833/month.
Wrightwood at a glance
- Population
- 5,067
- Median age
- 44.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $74,332State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $470,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,833/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Wrightwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wrightwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wrightwood the median home value is $470,700, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,431 a month in housing costs.
Wrightwood median household income
The median household income in Wrightwood is $74,332 and the income per person is $50,279. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Wrightwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,782
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.26
Wrightwood demographics
- Population
- 5,067
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 2,246
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wrightwood ›
Education in Wrightwood
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Wrightwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wrightwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Wrightwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightwood | 5,067 | $74,332 | $470,700 | $1,833 |
| Piñon Hills | 7,065 | $68,289 | $440,600 | $1,672 |
| Phelan | 18,496 | $79,914 | $386,800 | $1,525 |
| Lytle Creek | 672 | $86,394 | $479,800 | — |
| San Antonio Heights | 3,458 | $138,750 | $1,071,800 | $1,683 |
| Oak Hills | 9,013 | $101,323 | $527,500 | $1,724 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 175,411 | $111,895 | $740,200 | $2,357 |
| Upland | 79,257 | $105,830 | $739,400 | $2,029 |
| Claremont | 36,595 | $125,647 | $897,000 | $2,237 |
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What is the median household income in Wrightwood, CA?
The median household income in Wrightwood is $74,332, 25% lower 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 Wrightwood?
The median home value in Wrightwood is $470,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Wrightwood?
The median gross rent in Wrightwood is $1,833 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Wrightwood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Wrightwood?
The median age in Wrightwood is 44.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Wrightwood?
The average commute to work in Wrightwood is 37 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wrightwood?
The unemployment rate in Wrightwood is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wrightwood?
47.4% of adults in Wrightwood 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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