What are the schools like in Wilderness Rim, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Wilderness Rim?

The median household income in Wilderness Rim, WA is $110,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Wilderness Rim, WA?

Wilderness Rim has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 70.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilderness Rim, WA affordable or expensive?

Wilderness Rim's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilderness Rim is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $596,000 and the median rent is $2,329 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilderness Rim, WA?

Wilderness Rim has a violent crime rate of 439.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3561.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilderness Rim, WA a Good Place to Live?

Wilderness Rim is a small town of 1,872 in Washington, with a median household income of $110,000 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilderness Rim stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Wilderness Rim is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilderness Rim 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: 113.0

Wilderness Rim's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilderness Rim costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wilderness Rim, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$596,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,329	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Wilderness Rim's violent crime rate is 439.7 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

439.7 /100k

Property Crime

3561.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilderness Rim, WA	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	44.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilderness Rim sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 70.1°F in July, with 79.2 inches of annual precipitation and 42.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilderness Rim, WA
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	70.1°F
Annual Precipitation	79.2"
Annual Snowfall	42.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wilderness Rim, WA	National Avg
Population	1,872	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Riverbend, WA 1 mi North Bend, WA 3 mi Riverpoint, WA 3 mi Snoqualmie, WA 8 mi Mirrormont, WA 10 mi

Wilderness Rim vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilderness Rim, WA affordable or expensive?

Wilderness Rim's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilderness Rim roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $596,000 and median rent is $2,329/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilderness Rim, WA?

Wilderness Rim's violent crime rate is 439.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3561.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilderness Rim?

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

Is Wilderness Rim, WA a good place to live?

Wilderness Rim, WA has a population of 1,872, a median household income of $110,000, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Wilderness Rim?

Wilderness Rim averages 39.5°F in January and 70.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 79.2 inches with about 42.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wilderness Rim?

The population of Wilderness Rim, Washington is 1,872 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilderness Rim?

Key numbers for living in Wilderness Rim: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $596,000, median household income $110,000, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilderness Rim side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.