Wilder, KY

Population
3,108
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
544 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$159,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,893
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Located along the Licking River in Northern Kentucky, Wilder gives you a relaxed, small-town atmosphere just a few miles south of downtown Cincinnati. It makes a practical home base for commuters heading across the river for work, dining, or ball games. Northern Kentucky University sits right next door in Highland Heights, and major routes like I-275 and the AA Highway keep travel across the region straightforward. With its quiet residential pockets, local athletic facilities, and scenic river views, Wilder is an easy, low-key community to call home.

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