What are the schools like in Wilbur, WA?

Wilbur is served primarily by Wilbur School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Wilbur?

The median household income in Wilbur, WA is $53,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Wilbur, WA?

Wilbur has an average high temperature of 31.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilbur, WA affordable or expensive?

Wilbur's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilbur is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $191,000 and the median rent is $809 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilbur, WA?

Wilbur has a violent crime rate of 173.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 987.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilbur, WA a Good Place to Live?

Wilbur is a small town of 802 in Washington, with a median household income of $53,472 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Wilbur stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wilbur is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilbur 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: 98.6

Wilbur's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilbur costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wilbur, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$191,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$809	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilbur's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.7 /100k

Property Crime

987.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wilbur is served primarily by Wilbur School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wilbur, WA	National Avg
School District	Wilbur School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilbur sees average highs of 31.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation and 30.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilbur, WA
Average High — January	31.8°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	12.5"
Annual Snowfall	30.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wilbur, WA	National Avg
Population	802	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	28.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wilbur

Wilbur, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99185

Wilbur vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilbur, WA affordable or expensive?

Wilbur's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wilbur roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $191,000 and median rent is $809/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilbur, WA?

Wilbur's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 987.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilbur?

Public schools in Wilbur are operated by Wilbur School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wilbur, WA a good place to live?

Wilbur, WA has a population of 802, a median household income of $53,472, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Wilbur?

Wilbur averages 31.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches with about 30.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wilbur?

Wilbur, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99185.

What is the population of Wilbur?

The population of Wilbur, Washington is 802 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilbur?

Key numbers for living in Wilbur: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $191,000, median household income $53,472, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilbur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.