Living in Wabasso, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wabasso · Census data 2020–2024
Wabasso has 1,467 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $59,006 (21% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $401,400.
Wabasso is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wabasso at a glance
- Population
- 1,467
- Median age
- 51.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $59,006State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $401,400State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Wabasso a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Florida median; home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Wabasso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wabasso the median home value is $401,400, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,823 a month in housing costs.
Wabasso median household income
The median household income in Wabasso is $59,006 and the income per person is $37,739. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wabasso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 812
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.26
Wabasso demographics
- Population
- 1,467
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 648
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wabasso ›
Education in Wabasso
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Wabasso have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wabasso
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Wabasso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabasso | 1,467 | $59,006 | $401,400 | — |
| Orchid | 441 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Wabasso Beach | 2,262 | $115,739 | $654,100 | — |
| Winter Beach | 4,985 | $92,394 | $472,200 | $2,295 |
| Windsor | 338 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Sebastian | 26,262 | $69,409 | $317,000 | $1,451 |
| Indian River Shores | 4,386 | $156,037 | $1,132,000 | $2,185 |
| Gifford | 4,668 | $33,175 | $236,000 | $892 |
| Vero Lake Estates | 6,559 | $83,199 | $328,200 | $2,094 |
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What is the median household income in Wabasso, FL?
The median household income in Wabasso is $59,006, 21% lower 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?
The median home value in Wabasso is $401,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Wabasso, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Florida median; home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wabasso?
The median age in Wabasso is 51.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wabasso?
The average commute to work in Wabasso is 19 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wabasso?
The unemployment rate in Wabasso is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wabasso?
43.6% of adults in Wabasso 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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