Living in Welaka, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Welaka · Census data 2020–2024
Welaka has 1,082 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $54,830 (26% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $283,100, the median rent is $1,050/month.
Welaka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Welaka at a glance
- Population
- 1,082
- Median age
- 53.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $54,830State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $283,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,050/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Welaka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Welaka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Welaka the median home value is $283,100, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,985 a month in housing costs.
Welaka median household income
The median household income in Welaka is $54,830 and the income per person is $33,576. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Welaka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 812
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 28.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.87
Welaka demographics
- Population
- 1,082
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 38%
- Households
- 579
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Welaka ›
Education in Welaka
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Welaka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Welaka
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
Welaka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welaka | 1,082 | $54,830 | $283,100 | $1,050 |
| Pomona Park | 755 | $43,317 | $159,600 | $917 |
| Crescent City | 1,944 | $33,971 | $192,600 | $789 |
| Lake Kerr | 1,697 | $42,411 | $109,800 | $525 |
| Palatka | 10,650 | $32,021 | $150,500 | $901 |
| East Palatka | 1,494 | $73,718 | $246,600 | $1,101 |
| Seville | 1,014 | $143,368 | $418,300 | — |
| Flagler Estates | 4,321 | $75,957 | $213,300 | $1,147 |
| Interlachen | 1,923 | $47,950 | $152,500 | $802 |
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What is the median household income in Welaka, FL?
The median household income in Welaka is $54,830, 26% 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 Welaka?
The median home value in Welaka is $283,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Welaka?
The median gross rent in Welaka is $1,050 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Welaka, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in Welaka?
The median age in Welaka is 53.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Welaka?
The average commute to work in Welaka is 36 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Welaka?
The unemployment rate in Welaka is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Welaka?
11.7% of adults in Welaka 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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