Living in Wahneta, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wahneta · Census data 2020–2024
Wahneta has 3,876 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $46,598 (38% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $97,500, the median rent is $1,113/month.
Wahneta at a glance
- Population
- 3,876
- Median age
- 33.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $46,598State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $97,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,113/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Wahneta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Wahneta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wahneta the median home value is $97,500, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,126 a month in housing costs.
Wahneta median household income
The median household income in Wahneta is $46,598 and the income per person is $14,274. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wahneta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,411
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.36
Wahneta demographics
- Population
- 3,876
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 1,152
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wahneta ›
Education in Wahneta
1.3% of adults 25 and older in Wahneta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wahneta
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Wahneta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,369 |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5,708 | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,210 |
| Inwood | 7,556 | $55,540 | $142,300 | $1,230 |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | $56,347 | $239,300 | $1,110 |
| Alturas | 4,581 | $70,231 | $165,800 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Wahneta, FL?
The median household income in Wahneta is $46,598, 38% 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 Wahneta?
The median home value in Wahneta is $97,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wahneta?
The median gross rent in Wahneta is $1,113 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is Wahneta, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Wahneta?
The median age in Wahneta is 33.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wahneta?
The average commute to work in Wahneta is 35 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wahneta?
The unemployment rate in Wahneta is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wahneta?
1.3% of adults in Wahneta 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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