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Living in Wildwood

Wildwood is a city in the United States, with a population of 17,608 in July 2026. The city had 13 schools in 2026. For Wildwood, median gross rent was US$1,519 per month, while the median home value was US$451,600 in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Wildwood?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Wildwood.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 77.3%, and the vacancy rate was 17.1% in July 2026. 72.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Wildwood yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,519/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent72.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct17.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,420 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,335 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,370 people of 19,436 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$76,552 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Wildwood is 7.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Wildwood 7.6%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd76,552 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct81.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct91.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate7.55 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Wildwood. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Wildwood. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct94.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools13 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct10.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents329 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,480 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Wildwood when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWildwood highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Wildwood highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,275Wildwood5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents656.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute22.41 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportLEE3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Wildwood. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Wildwood.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Wildwood average monthly precipitation, mm0501001502007163896786191165189161755757JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 29.15 · Feb 30.71 · Mar 35.94 · Apr 36.17 · May 38.1 · Jun 38.57 · Jul 38.3 · Aug 36.19 · Sep 34.84 · Oct 34.38 · Nov 31.83 · Dec 30.12 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.97 · Feb -5.15 · Mar -0.4 · Apr 4.06 · May 11.82 · Jun 18.87 · Jul 19.59 · Aug 19.96 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 1.8 · Nov -0.76 · Dec -4.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Average temperature by monthJan 13.6 · Feb 15.84 · Mar 18.56 · Apr 22.08 · May 25.52 · Jun 27.13 · Jul 27.37 · Aug 27.3 · Sep 25.88 · Oct 22.67 · Nov 18.45 · Dec 15.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 71.37 · Feb 63.25 · Mar 88.65 · Apr 67.06 · May 85.6 · Jun 190.8 · Jul 165.1 · Aug 189.5 · Sep 160.5 · Oct 74.68 · Nov 56.9 · Dec 57.4 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00085076 (LISBON)13Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.81 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,078 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan16.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Tinton Falls19,435 residentsMadisonville19,428 residentsStuart19,451 residentsLackawanna19,452 residentsPhoenixville borough19,452 residentsOrange19,419 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Wildwood residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93%Foreign residents 7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.15 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,370 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density128.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population19,436 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Wildwood a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–58%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 33–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–70%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 31–61%
Foreign residents1,370 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population19,436 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent72.69 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,335 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,420 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd451,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes77.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour35.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad7.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct75.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct39.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct95.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202228,375 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202218 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,366 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct18.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct88.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Wildwood?

The unemployment rate is 7.55 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Wildwood?

The published population is 19,436 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Wildwood?

1,370 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Wildwood a good place to live?

Wildwood may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Wildwood (12), United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/wildwood-fl/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00085076 (LISBON) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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