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Waldo, Florida

city · Alachua County

At a glance

1,303
Population
$113,600
Median home value (all homes)
63% below U.S. median
$206,878
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$745/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$29,894
Median household income
62% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
65%
Homes with broadband
47.68%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost13% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates83.9%
College graduates6.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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