Living in Wacissa, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wacissa · Census data 2020–2024
Wacissa has 355 residents with a median age of 70.4. The median household income is $64,534 (13% lower than the Florida median), the median rent is $1,225/month.
Wacissa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wacissa at a glance
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 70.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $64,534State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wacissa a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wacissa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wacissa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 20.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wacissa median household income
The median household income in Wacissa is $64,534 and the income per person is $44,995. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wacissa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.70
Wacissa demographics
- Population
- 355
- Median age
- 70.4
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 56.6%
- Households
- 209
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wacissa ›
Education in Wacissa
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Wacissa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wacissa
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.3%
Wacissa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wacissa | 355 | $64,534 | — | $1,225 |
| Capitola | 375 | $34,430 | $114,900 | $625 |
| Chaires | 588 | $167,569 | $361,500 | — |
| Monticello | 2,659 | $46,343 | $211,000 | $799 |
| Woodville | 3,722 | $53,772 | $164,800 | $1,022 |
| Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | $294,400 | $1,293 |
| Miccosukee | 478 | $128,681 | $376,300 | — |
| St. Marks | 243 | $62,321 | $256,300 | — |
| Bradfordville | 18,953 | $133,359 | $383,300 | $1,881 |
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What is the median household income in Wacissa, FL?
The median household income in Wacissa is $64,534, 13% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Wacissa?
The median gross rent in Wacissa is $1,225 per month, about 20.9% of household income.
Is Wacissa, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Wacissa?
The median age in Wacissa is 70.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wacissa?
The average commute to work in Wacissa is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wacissa?
The unemployment rate in Wacissa is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wacissa?
7.2% of adults in Wacissa 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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