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Wildomar.
About
Life in Wildomar
Wildomar feels like a community still in transition—it's grown tremendously since incorporation in 2008, and you'll see both the benefits and growing pains of that rapid expansion. Housing is relatively affordable compared to coastal California, with a median home price around $552,400 and rents averaging $2,003 monthly, though these numbers have climbed noticeably. It's a family-heavy place with strong schools through the Lake Elsinore Unified School District and a median age of 37, so expect established neighborhoods with good bones.
Wildomar at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
17.0%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wildomar: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wildomar, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.5%), and 26.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.6%
of households
Married Couples
61.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Wildomar
In Wildomar, home values are 25% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,856
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $649,009 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Wildomar and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Wildomar is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Wildomar Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute38.4 min avg
How Wildomar residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wildomar, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Regional airport · few flights68k passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wildomar runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
980.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wildomar Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Wildomar, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
160 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Wildomar is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Wildomar, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Wildomar is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wildomar has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 42°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 67°F | 43°F | 2.85" |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 1.49" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.54" |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.21" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 97°F | 64°F | 0.18" |
| Aug | 98°F | 65°F | 0.06" |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 0.17" |
| Oct | 83°F | 54°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 46°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wildomar
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wildomar's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Murrieta
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Murrieta
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Sun City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wildomar
Wildomar's student/teacher ratio is 24.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wildomar
Wildomar has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
18 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
84 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wildomar
Wildomar Library
34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar
Cities Near Wildomar
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wildomar?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wildomar FAQ
Is Wildomar, California affordable?⌄
Wildomar's median rent is $2,003/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $103,506/year. Median home value is $552,400.
Is Wildomar, California safe?⌄
Wildomar's violent crime rate was 127 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 981 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wildomar, California?⌄
Wildomar has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wildomar, California?⌄
The cost of living in Wildomar is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,003/month and median household income is $103,506/year. The median home value is $552,400. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wildomar, California?⌄
The average commute in Wildomar is 38 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from