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Waldo, FL

Waldo, FL.

Population: 2,286 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waldo, FL is $229,558 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 123.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,558

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

123.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,558
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+86.2%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$240,507
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$197,500
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-59.7%
Median days on market
123.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
89.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-1.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hurricane, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (14.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Highest AQI recorded (year)
104

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,426
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,230

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (50 mi)
National parks include
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Keystone Heights Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-731 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$861
Households with broadband internet
49.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,459
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
822

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaldoState medianUS median
Median home value$229,558$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market124 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$861$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Waldo, FL?
$229,558.
What is the median sale price in Waldo, FL?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Waldo, FL?
Median days on market: 123.5 days.
What is typical rent in Waldo, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waldo, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hurricane, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Waldo, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Waldo, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waldo, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waldo, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Waldo, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waldo, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waldo, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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