Wildomar, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wildomar, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Wildomar | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,987 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1810.5 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.93% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,249 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wildomar grew by 46.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 42,987 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wildomar is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.9% of residents. That is 1.1 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,827 22.9% +1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,373 21.8% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,895 20.7% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,284 12.3% -3.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.8% of the people living in Wildomar and men 51.2%.
- Women 48.8% California 49.9%
- Men 51.2% California 50.1%
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Economy
Wildomar has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wildomar | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,265 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.60% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wildomar is about 15% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Wildomar | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $492,324 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,036 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wildomar is about 20.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,036 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wildomar spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 267 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wildomar | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.0 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.0 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 267 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,269 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,891 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,005 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wildomar is 32 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wildomar has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wildomar | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.75 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Wildomar has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wildomar | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Wildomar, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
Wildomar, CA is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 42,987 residents against a local median of 101,126. The measure that sets Wildomar, CA apart most is median household income: $114,265, 18% above the local median of $97,164. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread $12,886 on median household income, so Wildomar, CA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Wildomar, CA has the highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildomar, CA | 42,987 | $114,265 #1/4 | $492,324 #4/4 | 32.0 min #2/4 |
| Murrieta, CA | 101,126 | $109,304 | $618,424 | 27.4 min |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 70,235 | $97,164 | $538,817 | 33.3 min |
| Menifee, CA | 108,405 | $96,418 | $523,290 | 32.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wildomar, California.
What is the population of Wildomar, California?
About 42,987 people live in Wildomar, California, in 12,249 households of 3.7 people on average. The median age is 36.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Wildomar, California mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Wildomar, California has 1,810 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 21 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Wildomar, California?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($492,324 against $114,265), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,036 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Wildomar, California?
Unemployment in Wildomar, California is 6.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Wildomar, California have a college degree?
20.9% of adults in Wildomar, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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