Living in Wauchula, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wauchula · Census data 2020–2024
Wauchula has 4,927 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $53,013 (29% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $191,800, the median rent is $1,017/month.
Wauchula at a glance
- Population
- 4,927
- Median age
- 28.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $53,013State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $191,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wauchula a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 38.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Wauchula
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wauchula the median home value is $191,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,854 a month in housing costs.
Wauchula median household income
The median household income in Wauchula is $53,013 and the income per person is $25,650. 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wauchula: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,881
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.87
Wauchula demographics
- Population
- 4,927
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 39.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 1,658
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wauchula ›
Education in Wauchula
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Wauchula have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wauchula
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Wauchula vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchula | 4,927 | $53,013 | $191,800 | $1,017 |
| Zolfo Springs | 2,158 | $60,946 | $115,100 | $967 |
| Bowling Green | 2,226 | $45,357 | $116,800 | $1,011 |
| Fort Green Springs | 762 | $81,042 | $76,900 | — |
| Lemon Grove | 547 | $26,971 | — | $898 |
| Fort Meade | 5,225 | $36,657 | $175,900 | $922 |
| Homeland | 363 | $70,741 | $158,300 | $723 |
| Avon Park | 10,057 | $36,485 | $144,700 | $921 |
| Bradley Junction | 631 | $46,875 | $184,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wauchula, FL?
The median household income in Wauchula is $53,013, 29% 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 Wauchula?
The median home value in Wauchula is $191,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wauchula?
The median gross rent in Wauchula is $1,017 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Wauchula, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 38.1%.
What is the median age in Wauchula?
The median age in Wauchula is 28.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wauchula?
The average commute to work in Wauchula is 27 minutes; 0.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wauchula?
The unemployment rate in Wauchula is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wauchula?
9.3% of adults in Wauchula 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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