At a Glance
Median Income
$66,771
$37,466 per capita
Home Value
$413,600
Zillow: $343,439
Median Rent
$944/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
2,023/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wabasso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wabasso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wabasso a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wabasso residents earn a median household income of $66,771 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,868 business establishments, including 316 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wabasso is $413,600 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,439. Median rent is $944/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Wabasso reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,023/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Wabasso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wabasso has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,648
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,771
Per Capita$37,466
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
B
Home Value$413,600
Rent$944
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$343,439
Housing Units600
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property2,023/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wabasso was built in 1981.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.