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Wrightwood, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Wrightwood - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,907
Residents
$78,496
Median income
$456,400
Median home
$2,601
Median rent (state)

Wrightwood - the verdict

Wrightwood ranks in the 60th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

60th
percentile, household income
82nd
percentile, home value
93rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Wrightwood, CA

California's Wrightwood is a small town, with 4,907 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Wrightwood households earn a median of $78,496 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.2%. Home values in Wrightwood run a median of $456,400, and the median resident age is 48.7 years. 41.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 50.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Wrightwood's yearly average temperature at 50.0°F with 21.1 inches of precipitation per year and 61.8 inches of snowfall.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,601 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 100.0 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

4,907 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$78,496 /yr

Poverty 8.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Wrightwood compare to other US cities?

Wrightwood measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 93% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Wrightwood against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of California's city distribution

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Wrightwood ranks #390 - the 73rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Wrightwood only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#799 of 1,338
40th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#513 of 1,458
56th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#763 of 1,343
43rd percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#595 of 1,450
58th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#390 of 1,458
73rd percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

60thIncome percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Wrightwood's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$456,400 18th percentile more affordable than 18% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Wrightwood $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Wrightwood, CA Wrightwood, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wrightwood, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Wrightwood, CA median $78,496/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Wrightwood, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Wrightwood, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,907
Median Income
$78,496
Median Home Value
$456,400
Median Age
48.7
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.0°F
Annual Precipitation
21.1"
Annual Snowfall
61.8"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.6%
Carpool
2.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
19.4%
Other
1.6%

Based on 2,061 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Wrightwood sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,601/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
100.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Tara Hills
4,912 people
Goshen
4,895 people
Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County)
4,895 people
Needles
4,882 people
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4,945 people
Oakhurst
4,956 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wrightwood's 4,907 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Luverne, MN
4,907 people
South Sarasota, FL
4,905 people
Aberdeen, MS
4,909 people
Valparaiso, FL
4,910 people
Wauchula, FL
4,910 people
North Manchester, IN
4,904 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wrightwood's $78,496 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Finneytown, OH
$78,494 median income
Nelson, GA
$78,500 median income
Holiday Hills, IL
$78,500 median income
New Lothrop, MI
$78,500 median income
New Hartford Center, CT
$78,487 median income
Vandling, PA
$78,487 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wrightwood, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Wrightwood, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.4% 6.2% 7.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 15.1% White 78.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 4.1% American Indian 2.5% Native Hawaiian 1.4% Some other race 6.2% Two or more races 7.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Wrightwood compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Wrightwood (this city) 4,907 $78,496
Tara Hills 4,912 $116,415
Goshen 4,895 $72,813
Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County) 4,895 $81,288
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wrightwood, CA?

What is the population of Wrightwood, CA? +

4,907 people live in Wrightwood, CA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Wrightwood, CA? +

The median household income in Wrightwood is $78,496 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wrightwood? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wrightwood; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Wrightwood, CA? +

A typical home in Wrightwood is worth $456,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Wrightwood? +

The average annual temperature in Wrightwood runs 50.0°F, 21.1 inches of precipitation, and 61.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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