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Wildwood, FL

Wildwood, FL.

Population: 21,568 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wildwood, FL is $272,202 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $90,000 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,627/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,202

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$272,202
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+110.9%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$287,264
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
$90,000
Median list price
$130,695
Median price per sqft
$81
1-year sale-price change
-11.6%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
84.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,627/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILDWOOD MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL, SUMTER PREP ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
74.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,065
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,479

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Freeflight International Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN, UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+4,859 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
5.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,636
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,570
Average weekly wage
$1,057
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,501

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

How it compares

WildwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$272,202$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$90,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market98 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,627/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,636$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 Wildwood, FL?
$272,202.
What is the median sale price in Wildwood, FL?
$90,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wildwood, FL?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Wildwood, FL?
Typical rent: $1,627/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wildwood, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding.
Is Wildwood, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Wildwood, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wildwood, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wildwood, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wildwood, FL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wildwood, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wildwood, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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