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Welaka, Florida

town · Putnam County

At a glance

1,082
Population
$283,100
Median home value (all homes)
7% below U.S. median
$263,723
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,050/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$54,830
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
35.9 min
Average commute
66.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities22% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost30% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates87.6%
College graduates11.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Putnam County Economic Development Council
The Putnam County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is a public / private non-profit organization that works to broaden the economic base and create new economic opportunities for Putnam County area residents. It is governed by a member steering committee, comprised of government officials and business leaders.
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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