Living in Wewahitchka, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wewahitchka · Census data 2020–2024
Wewahitchka has 1,884 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $43,674 (41% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $185,800, the median rent is $825/month.
Wewahitchka at a glance
- Population
- 1,884
- Median age
- 30.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $43,674State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $185,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wewahitchka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wewahitchka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wewahitchka the median home value is $185,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.
Wewahitchka median household income
The median household income in Wewahitchka is $43,674 and the income per person is $26,983. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wewahitchka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,093
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.32
Wewahitchka demographics
- Population
- 1,884
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 813
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wewahitchka ›
Education in Wewahitchka
19% of adults 25 and older in Wewahitchka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wewahitchka
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Wewahitchka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wewahitchka | 1,884 | $43,674 | $185,800 | $825 |
| Mexico Beach | 1,099 | $63,864 | $466,300 | $1,951 |
| Callaway | 13,496 | $65,609 | $250,300 | $1,322 |
| Panama City | 34,979 | $62,265 | $268,900 | $1,327 |
| Lake Mystic | 601 | $60,476 | $300,000 | $850 |
| Port St. Joe | 3,616 | $55,542 | $353,100 | $1,433 |
| Blountstown | 3,136 | $51,762 | $158,700 | — |
| Bristol | 1,020 | $47,689 | $118,600 | $935 |
| Parker | 4,509 | $69,657 | $224,200 | $1,338 |
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What is the median household income in Wewahitchka, FL?
The median household income in Wewahitchka is $43,674, 41% 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 Wewahitchka?
The median home value in Wewahitchka is $185,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wewahitchka?
The median gross rent in Wewahitchka is $825 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Wewahitchka, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Wewahitchka?
The median age in Wewahitchka is 30.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wewahitchka?
The average commute to work in Wewahitchka is 22 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wewahitchka?
The unemployment rate in Wewahitchka is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wewahitchka?
19% of adults in Wewahitchka 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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