At a Glance
Median Income
$58,708
$23,806 per capita
Home Value
$334,400
Zillow: $349,111
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
867/100K
3,436/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wimauma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wimauma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wimauma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wimauma residents earn a median household income of $58,708 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,806. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wimauma is $334,400 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,111. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 27.3% 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 2012.
Safety & Crime
Wimauma reports 867 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,436/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Wimauma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wimauma has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,003
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,708
Per Capita$23,806
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
B
Home Value$334,400
Rent$1,259
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$349,111
Housing Units3,167
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent867/100K
Property3,436/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain54.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Wimauma was founded in 1902.
The median home in Wimauma was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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