In Wise, Virginia, the median home price is $132,151; median household income is $52,943; the population is 35,448; schools rate 9.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 213.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wise at a glance
Population
35,448
Median Household Income
$52,943
Typical Home Value
$132,151
School District Rating
9.1
Violent Crime Rate
213.8
Avg Commute Time
24.6
About Wise
Wise has a population of 35,448. The median home value is $132,151, 72% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $52,943 (43% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are 3, 2, and 4.
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 Wise
4 towns, by population.
Wise at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wise?
- Wise has a population of 35,448 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wise?
- The median home value in Wise is $132,151. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wise?
- Median household income in Wise is $52,943 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wise in?
- Wise is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Wise?
- Wise contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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