At a Glance
Median Income
$27,036
$26,374 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
Zillow: $206,951
Median Rent
$838/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.6% (0% 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 $206,951. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population877
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$27,036
Per Capita$26,374
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A
Home Value$112,200
Rent$838
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$206,951
Housing Units702
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
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.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.