Neighborhood in Joshua, Johnson County

Living in Wildwood, Joshua

B+

1st of 4areas in Joshua
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Joshua overall: C

Wildwood is a neighborhood in Joshua, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Joshua. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,250
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$352,000
Household income
$109,300
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Wildwood

Wildwood is a neighborhood in Joshua with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Wildwood is B+. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Joshua, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Wildwood

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $109,300, 60% higher than the Joshua median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Wildwood

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,620, 19% higher than the Joshua median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Wildwood report card

Each grade compares Wildwood with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,620, homes cost 3.2x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $109,300, 1.7% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 95 violent crimes per 100k, 601 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 28 min, 2.0% work from home.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Wildwood compared with Joshua

Better than Joshua

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%29 points lower than Joshua (82%)
  • Median household income: $109,30060% higher than Joshua ($68,117)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%19 points higher than Joshua (63%)

Worse than Joshua

  • Median rent: $1,62019% higher than Joshua ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 13%6 points higher than Joshua (7.3%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ANorth Joshua ElementaryElementary, Joshua ISD0.8 mi
  • BR C Loflin MiddleMiddle, Joshua ISD2.3 mi
  • BJoshua High SchoolHigh, Joshua ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Wildwood

Median rent in Wildwood is $1,620 a month, 19% higher than the Joshua median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $352,000, 4% higher than the Joshua median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,384 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereJoshuaTexas
Median rent19% higher than Joshua$1,620$1,361$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Joshua$352,000$338,100$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than Joshua3.2x5.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points lower than Joshua53%82%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Joshua82%63%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Joshua13%7.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Joshua200319971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,384
Mortgage payment
$1,927
Property tax
$457
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $352,000 home in Wildwood, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereJoshuaTexas
Median household income60% higher than Joshua$109,300$68,117$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Joshua1.7%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Joshua4.3%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Joshua33%28%34%
Average commute9% lower than Joshua28 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Joshua2.0%8.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Joshua1.8%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Joshua100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Wildwood

Under 1828%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6442%
65 and over7.4%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black2.8%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Joshua

  1. 2C+Oak Trail EstatesMedian rent $1,780
  2. 3CJoshua MeadowsMedian rent $1,020
  3. 4D+Central JoshuaMedian rent $1,710

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+SouthviewEl Paso
  2. B+North Cedar ParkCedar Park
  3. A-Central McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about Wildwood

Is Wildwood a good place to live?

Wildwood is a neighborhood in Joshua, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Joshua. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Wildwood?

Renters in Wildwood pay a median of $1,620 a month, 19% higher than the Joshua median. The median home is worth $352,000, 4% higher than the Joshua median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 5.0x across Joshua.

What schools serve Wildwood?

The closest rated public schools are North Joshua Elementary (elementary, rated A), R C Loflin Middle (middle, rated B) and Joshua High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Wildwood name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.