Living in Wausau, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wausau · Census data 2020–2024
Wausau has 320 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $32,500 (56% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $68,400, the median rent is $869/month.
Wausau is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wausau at a glance
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 47.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $32,500State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $68,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wausau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wausau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wausau the median home value is $68,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Wausau median household income
The median household income in Wausau is $32,500 and the income per person is $32,386. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wausau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.98
Wausau demographics
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wausau ›
Education in Wausau
6.8% of adults 25 and older in Wausau have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wausau
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Wausau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | 320 | $32,500 | $68,400 | $869 |
| Vernon | 815 | $43,194 | $115,800 | $807 |
| Chipley | 3,683 | $46,193 | $143,700 | $761 |
| Bonifay | 2,797 | $40,896 | $142,100 | $868 |
| Alford | 354 | $49,157 | — | $785 |
| Caryville | 309 | $62,292 | — | $682 |
| Cottondale | 822 | $36,959 | $79,200 | $1,085 |
| Westville | 253 | $73,750 | $102,200 | $669 |
| Jacob City | 230 | $37,917 | $62,500 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Wausau, FL?
The median household income in Wausau is $32,500, 56% 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 Wausau?
The median home value in Wausau is $68,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wausau?
The median gross rent in Wausau is $869 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Wausau, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.9%.
What is the median age in Wausau?
The median age in Wausau is 47.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wausau?
The average commute to work in Wausau is 31 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wausau?
The unemployment rate in Wausau is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wausau?
6.8% of adults in Wausau 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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