Living in Wilder, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilder · Census data 2020–2024
Wilder has 3,135 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $70,893 (11% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $159,900, the median rent is $1,432/month.
Wilder at a glance
- Population
- 3,135
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $70,893State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $159,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,432/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Wilder a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilder
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilder the median home value is $159,900, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,432 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
Wilder median household income
The median household income in Wilder is $70,893 and the income per person is $42,980. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Wilder: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,649
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.97
Wilder demographics
- Population
- 3,135
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,595
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilder ›
Education in Wilder
61% of adults 25 and older in Wilder have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 29% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilder
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Wilder vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder | 3,135 | $70,893 | $159,900 | $1,432 |
| Southgate | 3,717 | $54,421 | $190,800 | $1,078 |
| Highland Heights | 6,444 | $53,275 | $169,700 | $1,144 |
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
| Covington | 41,110 | $61,166 | $187,300 | $1,006 |
| Taylor Mill | 6,937 | $88,546 | $241,000 | $1,139 |
| Fort Wright | 5,887 | $105,024 | $328,900 | $1,142 |
| Newport | 13,967 | $60,853 | $217,600 | $1,087 |
| Fort Thomas | 17,169 | $104,350 | $335,000 | $1,126 |
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What is the median household income in Wilder, KY?
The median household income in Wilder is $70,893, 11% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilder?
The median home value in Wilder is $159,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Wilder?
The median gross rent in Wilder is $1,432 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Wilder, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Wilder?
The median age in Wilder is 37.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wilder?
The average commute to work in Wilder is 20 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilder?
The unemployment rate in Wilder is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilder?
61% of adults in Wilder 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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