Living in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weeki Wachee Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Weeki Wachee Gardens has 1,068 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $56,765 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $414,400.
Weeki Wachee Gardens is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Weeki Wachee Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 1,068
- Median age
- 41.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,765State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $414,400State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 98%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Weeki Wachee Gardens a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 31.3%; a poverty rate of 46%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Weeki Wachee Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weeki Wachee Gardens the median home value is $414,400, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,849 a month in housing costs.
Weeki Wachee Gardens median household income
The median household income in Weeki Wachee Gardens is $56,765 and the income per person is $24,110. 46% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Weeki Wachee Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 972
- Owner-occupied
- 98%
- Renter-occupied
- 2%
- Vacant
- 53.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.36
53.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Weeki Wachee Gardens has many vacation and second homes.
Weeki Wachee Gardens demographics
- Population
- 1,068
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 452
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weeki Wachee Gardens ›
Education in Weeki Wachee Gardens
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Weeki Wachee Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weeki Wachee Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 31.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 43.7%
- Drive alone
- 39.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Weeki Wachee Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeki Wachee Gardens | 1,068 | $56,765 | $414,400 | — |
| North Weeki Wachee | 8,979 | $64,891 | $328,700 | $1,746 |
| Timber Pines | 5,007 | $59,185 | $278,200 | $1,460 |
| Hernando Beach | 2,675 | $101,875 | $530,000 | $1,449 |
| High Point | 3,548 | $49,368 | $181,300 | $1,091 |
| Spring Hill | 119,983 | $68,432 | $288,500 | $1,440 |
| Heritage Pines | 1,477 | $70,542 | $288,800 | — |
| Aripeka | 258 | $128,878 | $351,300 | — |
| Brookridge | 4,923 | $53,989 | $156,600 | $1,133 |
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What is the median household income in Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL?
The median household income in Weeki Wachee Gardens is $56,765, 24% 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens?
The median home value in Weeki Wachee Gardens is $414,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 31.3%; a poverty rate of 46%.
What is the median age in Weeki Wachee Gardens?
The median age in Weeki Wachee Gardens is 41.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Weeki Wachee Gardens?
The average commute to work in Weeki Wachee Gardens is 31 minutes; 43.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weeki Wachee Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Weeki Wachee Gardens is 31.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weeki Wachee Gardens?
19.7% of adults in Weeki Wachee Gardens 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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