What are the schools like in Wrightwood, CA?

Wrightwood is served primarily by Snowline Joint Unified. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

What is the median household income in Wrightwood?

The median household income in Wrightwood, CA is $70,882 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Wrightwood, CA?

Wrightwood has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.8 inches.

Wrightwood, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wrightwood, CA affordable or expensive?

Wrightwood's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wrightwood is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $420,000 and the median rent is $1,512 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wrightwood, CA?

Wrightwood has a violent crime rate of 520.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1795.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wrightwood, CA a Good Place to Live?

Wrightwood is a small town of 4,461 in California, with a median household income of $70,882 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Wrightwood stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Wrightwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wrightwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Wrightwood's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wrightwood costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wrightwood, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$420,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,512	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,882	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Wrightwood's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

520.8 /100k

Property Crime

1795.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wrightwood is served primarily by Snowline Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wrightwood, CA	National Avg
School District	Snowline Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wrightwood sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation and 61.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wrightwood, CA
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	21.1"
Annual Snowfall	61.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wrightwood, CA	National Avg
Population	4,461	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	29.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Piñon Hills, CA 7 mi Phelan, CA 9 mi Lytle Creek, CA 10 mi Oak Hills, CA 13 mi San Antonio Heights, CA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Wrightwood

Wrightwood, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92397

Wrightwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wrightwood, CA affordable or expensive?

Wrightwood's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wrightwood roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $420,000 and median rent is $1,512/month.

What is the crime rate in Wrightwood, CA?

Wrightwood's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1795.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wrightwood?

Public schools in Wrightwood are operated by Snowline Joint Unified. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1. 41.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wrightwood, CA a good place to live?

Wrightwood, CA has a population of 4,461, a median household income of $70,882, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wrightwood?

Wrightwood averages 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches with about 61.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wrightwood?

Wrightwood, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92397.

What is the population of Wrightwood?

The population of Wrightwood, California is 4,461 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wrightwood?

Key numbers for living in Wrightwood: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $420,000, median household income $70,882, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wrightwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.