Living in Wekiwa Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wekiwa Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Wekiwa Springs has 23,915 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $116,596 (56% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $453,600, the median rent is $1,974/month.
Wekiwa Springs at a glance
- Population
- 23,915
- Median age
- 45State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $116,596State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $453,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,974/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wekiwa Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Wekiwa Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wekiwa Springs the median home value is $453,600, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,974 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,503 a month in housing costs.
Wekiwa Springs median household income
The median household income in Wekiwa Springs is $116,596 and the income per person is $57,075. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wekiwa Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,931
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.52
Wekiwa Springs demographics
- Population
- 23,915
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 9,465
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wekiwa Springs ›
Education in Wekiwa Springs
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Wekiwa Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wekiwa Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Wekiwa Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiwa Springs | 23,915 | $116,596 | $453,600 | $1,974 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Longwood | 16,337 | $78,548 | $354,300 | $1,755 |
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
| South Apopka | 7,300 | $61,151 | $280,500 | $1,088 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Heathrow | 6,769 | $126,250 | $598,600 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Wekiwa Springs, FL?
The median household income in Wekiwa Springs is $116,596, 56% higher 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 Wekiwa Springs?
The median home value in Wekiwa Springs is $453,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wekiwa Springs?
The median gross rent in Wekiwa Springs is $1,974 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Wekiwa Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wekiwa Springs?
The median age in Wekiwa Springs is 45 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wekiwa Springs?
The average commute to work in Wekiwa Springs is 25 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wekiwa Springs?
The unemployment rate in Wekiwa Springs is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wekiwa Springs?
54.2% of adults in Wekiwa Springs 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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