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Wauchula, Florida

city · Hardee County

At a glance

4,927
Population
$191,800
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$237,933
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,017/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$53,013
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
0.05%
Locations with fiber available
0.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost2% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates80.5%
College graduates9.3%

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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