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Welaka, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County
Welaka, FL
At a Glance
How Welaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Welaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Welaka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Welaka residents earn a median household income of $51,528 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,107. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,593 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Welaka is $271,200 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,076. Median rent is $949/month, with 51.0% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Welaka reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Welaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Welaka has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.