At a Glance
Median Income
$60,909
$24,692 per capita
Home Value
$377,900
Zillow: $350,520
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
28.1%
39.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
20.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weeki Wachee Gardens a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 28.1% (681% 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 $350,520. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,070
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$60,909
Per Capita$24,692
Unemployment28.1%
Poverty39.2%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
B
Home Value$377,900
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$350,520
Housing Units798
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death11,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
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.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.