Living in Wildwood, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wildwood · Census data 2020–2024
Wildwood has 116 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $65,179 (9% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $192,300.
Wildwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wildwood at a glance
- Population
- 116
- Median age
- 52.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $65,179State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $192,300State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
Is Wildwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wildwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wildwood the median home value is $192,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wildwood median household income
The median household income in Wildwood is $65,179 and the income per person is $31,498. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Wildwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 132
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 61.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.27
61.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wildwood has many vacation and second homes.
Wildwood demographics
- Population
- 116
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wildwood ›
Education in Wildwood
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Wildwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wildwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.6%
Wildwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 116 | $65,179 | $192,300 | — |
| Stroh | 238 | $76,290 | — | — |
| Otter Lake | 216 | $158,603 | $232,000 | — |
| South Milford | 284 | $117,250 | $184,700 | — |
| Hudson | 610 | $67,500 | $100,000 | $1,344 |
| Adams Lake | 286 | $94,098 | — | — |
| Ashley | 1,230 | $49,091 | $132,100 | $837 |
| Pleasant Lake | 829 | $75,647 | $145,200 | — |
| Orland | 434 | $57,639 | $130,100 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Wildwood, IN?
The median household income in Wildwood is $65,179, 9% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wildwood?
The median home value in Wildwood is $192,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Wildwood, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Wildwood?
The median age in Wildwood is 52.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Wildwood?
The unemployment rate in Wildwood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wildwood?
26.8% of adults in Wildwood 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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