Cost of Living in Wekiwa Springs, FL

Population 24,109 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Wekiwa Springs a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $430,000.

Located 25 miles northwest of Orlando, Wekiwa Springs falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 141
Rent 146

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Wekiwa Springs

The median home value in Wekiwa Springs is $429,600 — 41% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,914/month, 46% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $113,067/year is 52% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Wekiwa Springs has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$429,600
41% above avg
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
46% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 77.8%
Renter-occupied 22.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,914
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,528/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.3 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.5%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
23.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$113,067
52% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,158
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.0%
Graduate degree 20.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.2
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 47.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
82.1%
Good air days/yr
106
Max AQI recorded
150
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wekiwa Springs, FL?

Wekiwa Springs has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Wekiwa Springs, FL?

The median gross rent in Wekiwa Springs is $1,914 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wekiwa Springs?

The median home value in Wekiwa Springs is $429,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Wekiwa Springs?

The median household income in Wekiwa Springs is $113,067 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wekiwa Springs, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wekiwa Springs is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Wekiwa Springs, FL affordable?

Wekiwa Springs is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

Wekiwa Springs at a Glance

Population
24,109
Median Income
$113,067
Home Value
$429,600
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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