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Waldo, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Bradford County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
877 Population 402/sq mi density
$27,036 Median Income $26,374 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $199,932 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
446 Violent Crime/100K 2,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$27,036 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Waldo, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,036
64% below
$26,374 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
60% below
Zillow: $199,932
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
446/100K
17% above
2,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Waldo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waldo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
40%
Rent
72%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waldo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waldo residents earn a median household income of $27,036 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,374. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waldo is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,932. Median rent is $838/month, with 33.2% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Waldo reports 446 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,989/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Waldo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waldo has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population877
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$27,036
Per Capita$26,374
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A
Home Value$112,200
Rent$838
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$199,932
Housing Units702
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent446/100K
Property2,989/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation150 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband55.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Waldo was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.