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Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,070 Population 856/sq mi density
$60,909 Median Income $24,692 per capita
$377,900 Home Value $346,106 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
571 Violent Crime/100K 4,061 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$60,909 median income, 16.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$377,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,909
19% below
$24,692 per capita
Home Value
$377,900
34% above
Zillow: $346,106
Violent Crime
571/100K
50% above
4,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
350% above
39.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
319 sunny days/yr

How Weeki Wachee Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
134%
Poverty
316%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
450%
Crime
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weeki Wachee Gardens a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weeki Wachee Gardens residents earn a median household income of $60,909 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,692. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weeki Wachee Gardens is $377,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,106. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Weeki Wachee Gardens reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,061/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Weeki Wachee Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weeki Wachee Gardens has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,070
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$60,909
Per Capita$24,692
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty39.2%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

B
Home Value$377,900
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$346,106
Housing Units798
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent571/100K
Property4,061/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Weeki Wachee Gardens was built in 1986.
44.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.