Living in Wright, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wright · Census data 2020–2024
Wright has 27,927 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $70,195 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $306,100, the median rent is $1,621/month.
Wright at a glance
- Population
- 27,927
- Median age
- 34.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,195State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $306,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,621/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wright a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Wright
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wright the median home value is $306,100, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,621 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Wright median household income
The median household income in Wright is $70,195 and the income per person is $37,805. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wright: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,011
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.49
Wright demographics
- Population
- 27,927
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 11,100
- Foreign-born
- 20.7%
- Veterans
- 17.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wright ›
Education in Wright
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Wright have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wright
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Wright vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | 27,927 | $70,195 | $306,100 | $1,621 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 21,025 | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,307 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Mary Esther | 4,061 | $76,890 | $298,900 | $1,699 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Hurlburt Field | 2,951 | $61,731 | — | $2,151 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
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What is the median household income in Wright, FL?
The median household income in Wright is $70,195, 6% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wright?
The median home value in Wright is $306,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wright?
The median gross rent in Wright is $1,621 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Wright, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Wright?
The median age in Wright is 34.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wright?
The average commute to work in Wright is 25 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wright?
The unemployment rate in Wright is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wright?
28.3% of adults in Wright 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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