Living in Wyldwood, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyldwood · Census data 2020–2024
Wyldwood has 4,934 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $88,399 (13% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $195,700, the median rent is $1,337/month.
Wyldwood at a glance
- Population
- 4,934
- Median age
- 37.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $88,399State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $195,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,337/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Wyldwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Texas median; home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wyldwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyldwood the median home value is $195,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,337 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,926 a month in housing costs.
Wyldwood median household income
The median household income in Wyldwood is $88,399 and the income per person is $27,170. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wyldwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,463
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.41
Wyldwood demographics
- Population
- 4,934
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 1,445
- Foreign-born
- 24.9%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyldwood ›
Education in Wyldwood
20% of adults 25 and older in Wyldwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wyldwood
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Wyldwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyldwood | 4,934 | $88,399 | $195,700 | $1,337 |
| Cedar Creek | 4,440 | $73,864 | $279,400 | — |
| Garfield | 1,926 | $73,349 | $112,100 | — |
| Webberville | 439 | $71,250 | $247,400 | $1,275 |
| Bastrop | 11,156 | $81,551 | $339,600 | $1,443 |
| Hornsby Bend | 12,367 | $89,614 | $314,900 | $2,147 |
| Camp Swift | 8,239 | $63,944 | $208,500 | $1,352 |
| Mustang Ridge | 1,750 | $86,080 | $320,900 | $1,368 |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 3,135 | $93,958 | $385,100 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Wyldwood, TX?
The median household income in Wyldwood is $88,399, 13% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wyldwood?
The median home value in Wyldwood is $195,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wyldwood?
The median gross rent in Wyldwood is $1,337 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Wyldwood, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Texas median; home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Wyldwood?
The median age in Wyldwood is 37.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wyldwood?
The average commute to work in Wyldwood is 40 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyldwood?
The unemployment rate in Wyldwood is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wyldwood?
20% of adults in Wyldwood 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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