In Wright, Iowa, the median home price is $141,373, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $67,190; the population is 12,791; schools rate 7.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 108.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wright at a glance
Population
12,791
Median Household Income
$67,190
Typical Home Value
$141,373
School District Rating
7.1
Violent Crime Rate
108.3
Avg Commute Time
20.2
About Wright
Wright has a population of 12,791. The median home value is $141,373, 40% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $67,190 (10% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Eagle Grove, Pleasant, and Grant.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Wright
16 towns, by population.
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Wright at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wright?
- Wright has a population of 12,791 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wright?
- The median home value in Wright is $141,373. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wright?
- Median household income in Wright is $67,190 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wright in?
- Wright is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Wright?
- Wright contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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