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Waverly, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
302 Population 211/sq mi density
$78,259 Median Income $66,007 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $267,246 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 7,675 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,259 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waverly, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,259
4% above
$66,007 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
33% below
Zillow: $267,246
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
7,675/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waverly residents earn a median household income of $78,259 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,007. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waverly is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,246. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Waverly reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,675/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waverly has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female24% / 77%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,259
Per Capita$66,007
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$267,246
Housing Units211
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property7,675/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation116 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Waverly was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.