What are the schools like in Wildwood, MO?

Wildwood is served primarily by ROCKWOOD R-VI. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Wildwood?

The median household income in Wildwood, MO is $147,508 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Wildwood, MO?

Wildwood has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Wildwood, MO affordable or expensive?

Wildwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wildwood is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $449,900 and the median rent is $1,396 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wildwood, MO?

Wildwood has a violent crime rate of 371.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2051.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wildwood, MO a Good Place to Live?

Wildwood is a small city of 35,276 in Missouri, with a median household income of $147,508 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Wildwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Wildwood 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: 96.3

Wildwood's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wildwood costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wildwood, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$449,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,396	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$147,508	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wildwood's violent crime rate is 371.9 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

371.9 /100k

Property Crime

2051.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wildwood is served primarily by ROCKWOOD R-VI. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wildwood, MO	National Avg
School District	ROCKWOOD R-VI	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	67.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wildwood sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 11.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wildwood, MO
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	11.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wildwood, MO	National Avg
Population	35,276	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ellisville, MO 4 mi Clarkson Valley, MO 5 mi Eureka, MO 6 mi Ballwin, MO 6 mi Defiance, MO 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Wildwood

Wildwood, MO is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

63038 63005 63069 63040

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wildwood, MO affordable or expensive?

Wildwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wildwood roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $449,900 and median rent is $1,396/month.

What is the crime rate in Wildwood, MO?

Wildwood's violent crime rate is 371.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2051.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wildwood?

Public schools in Wildwood are operated by ROCKWOOD R-VI. The district has 20 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 67.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wildwood, MO a good place to live?

Wildwood, MO has a population of 35,276, a median household income of $147,508, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Wildwood?

Wildwood averages 41.0°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 11.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wildwood?

Wildwood, MO is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 63038, 63005, 63069, 63040.

What is the population of Wildwood?

The population of Wildwood, Missouri is 35,276 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wildwood?

Key numbers for living in Wildwood: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $449,900, median household income $147,508, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wildwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.