Living in Wabasso Beach, Florida

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wabasso Beach · Census data 2020–2024

Wabasso Beach has 2,262 residents with a median age of 70.7. The median household income is $115,739 (55% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $654,100.

Wabasso Beach at a glance

Population
2,262
Median age
70.7State: 42.6
Median household income
$115,739State: $74,568
Median home value
$654,100State: $359,000
Homeowners
98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52%
Average commute
19 min

Is Wabasso Beach a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.

Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in February–March and November–December.

Cost of living in Wabasso Beach

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wabasso Beach the median home value is $654,100, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,090 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wabasso Beach$654,100
Florida$359,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Florida$1,669
United States$1,413

Wabasso Beach median household income

The median household income in Wabasso Beach is $115,739 and the income per person is $77,073. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).

Median household income

Wabasso Beach$115,739
Florida$74,568
United States$80,734

Housing in Wabasso Beach: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,383
Owner-occupied
98.1%
Renter-occupied
1.9%
Vacant
16.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
1.97

Wabasso Beach demographics

Population
2,262
Median age
70.7
Under 18
0%
65 and older
62.7%
Households
1,149
Foreign-born
4.5%
Veterans
9.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.3%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wabasso Beach ›

Education in Wabasso Beach

52% of adults 25 and older in Wabasso Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wabasso Beach52%
Florida34.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wabasso Beach

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.8%
Average commute
19 minState: 28 min
Work from home
4.1%
Drive alone
81.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.1%

Wabasso Beach vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wabasso Beach2,262$115,739$654,100—
Orchid441$250,001$2,000,001—
Windsor338$250,001$2,000,001—
Wabasso1,467$59,006$401,400—
Indian River Shores4,386$156,037$1,132,000$2,185
Winter Beach4,985$92,394$472,200$2,295
Sebastian26,262$69,409$317,000$1,451
Gifford4,668$33,175$236,000$892
Vero Beach17,042$69,758$391,900$1,221

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Living in Wabasso Beach: FAQ

What is the median household income in Wabasso Beach, FL?

The median household income in Wabasso Beach is $115,739, 55% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Wabasso Beach?

The median home value in Wabasso Beach is $654,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.

Is Wabasso Beach, FL a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Wabasso Beach?

The median age in Wabasso Beach is 70.7 years (Florida: 42.6).

How long is the commute in Wabasso Beach?

The average commute to work in Wabasso Beach is 19 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Wabasso Beach?

The unemployment rate in Wabasso Beach is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wabasso Beach?

52% of adults in Wabasso Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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