Living in Wildwood, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wildwood · Census data 2020–2024
Wildwood has 17,608 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $76,552 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $451,600, the median rent is $1,519/month.
Wildwood at a glance
- Population
- 17,608
- Median age
- 64.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $76,552State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $451,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,519/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wildwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Wildwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wildwood the median home value is $451,600, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,519 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,962 a month in housing costs.
Wildwood median household income
The median household income in Wildwood is $76,552 and the income per person is $52,830. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Wildwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,127
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2017
- Average household size
- 1.88
Wildwood demographics
- Population
- 17,608
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 47%
- Households
- 9,228
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wildwood ›
Education in Wildwood
39.9% of adults 25 and older in Wildwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wildwood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Wildwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 17,608 | $76,552 | $451,600 | $1,519 |
| Coleman | 705 | $54,063 | $161,800 | $957 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | $382,400 | $1,221 |
| The Villages | 83,498 | $77,622 | $400,100 | $1,397 |
| Lake Panasoffkee | 4,768 | $44,531 | $153,000 | $1,019 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | $405,600 | — |
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | $228,600 | $1,258 |
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | $227,300 | $1,387 |
| Bushnell | 3,187 | $52,717 | $67,600 | $745 |
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What is the median household income in Wildwood, FL?
The median household income in Wildwood is $76,552, about the same as 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 Wildwood?
The median home value in Wildwood is $451,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Wildwood?
The median gross rent in Wildwood is $1,519 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Wildwood, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Wildwood?
The median age in Wildwood is 64.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Wildwood?
The average commute to work in Wildwood is 22 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wildwood?
The unemployment rate in Wildwood is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wildwood?
39.9% of adults in Wildwood 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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