Living in Waverly, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waverly · Census data 2020–2024
Waverly has 187 residents with a median age of 59.5. .
Waverly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waverly at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 59.5State: 42.6
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Waverly a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Housing in Waverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 52.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 1.72
52.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Waverly has many vacation and second homes.
Waverly demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waverly ›
Education in Waverly
0% of adults 25 and older in Waverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waverly
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Waverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 187 | — | — | — |
| Dundee | 5,863 | $48,668 | $247,800 | $1,628 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,369 |
| Lake Hamilton | 1,777 | $60,486 | $250,700 | $1,180 |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | $56,347 | $239,300 | $1,110 |
| Grenelefe | 2,797 | $59,939 | $325,000 | $1,180 |
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
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Is Waverly, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Waverly?
The median age in Waverly is 59.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Waverly?
The unemployment rate in Waverly is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waverly?
0% of adults in Waverly 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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