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Wildwood, Florida

city · Sumter County (primary) , Hillsborough County

At a glance

17,608
Population
$451,600
Median home value (all homes)
49% above U.S. median
$296,915
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,519/mo
Median rent
13% above U.S. median
$76,552
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
22.6%
Locations with fiber available
7.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities19% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost19% below
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 college11 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates39.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Nassau County Economic Development
The Nassau County Economic Development Board serves as the unified voice and single point-of-contact representing Nassau County, Florida as a desirable place to relocate a business or to grow and expand an existing business. It provides services to help with site selection, relocation, expansion, and access to data and resources to support businesses in Nassau County.
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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