What are the schools like in Wildewood, MD?

School district data for Wildewood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wildewood?

The median household income in Wildewood, MD is $126,318 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Wildewood, MD?

Wildewood has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Wildewood, MD affordable or expensive?

Wildewood's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wildewood is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $365,700 and the median rent is $1,870 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wildewood, MD?

Crime rate data for Wildewood is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wildewood, MD a Good Place to Live?

Wildewood is a small town of 7,436 in Maryland, with a median household income of $126,318 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Wildewood stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Wildewood 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: 105.2

Wildewood's overall cost of living index is 105.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wildewood costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wildewood, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$365,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,318	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wildewood is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wildewood, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wildewood sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wildewood, MD
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.5"

Demographics

Metric	Wildewood, MD	National Avg
Population	7,436	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

California, MD 3 mi Callaway, MD 5 mi Leonardtown, MD 5 mi Solomons, MD 5 mi Drum Point, MD 6 mi

Wildewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wildewood, MD affordable or expensive?

Wildewood's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wildewood roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $365,700 and median rent is $1,870/month.

What is the crime rate in Wildewood, MD?

Crime data for Wildewood is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wildewood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wildewood, MD a good place to live?

Wildewood, MD has a population of 7,436, a median household income of $126,318, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Wildewood?

Wildewood averages 45.3°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 12.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wildewood?

The population of Wildewood, Maryland is 7,436 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wildewood?

Key numbers for living in Wildewood: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $365,700, median household income $126,318. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wildewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.