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Wausau, Florida

town · Washington County

At a glance

320
Population
$68,400
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$226,273
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$869/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$32,500
Median household income
59% below U.S. median
31.1 min
Average commute
82.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost13% above
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 college23 mi
Nearest community college48 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates86.4%
College graduates6.8%

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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