Waldo, FL Overview

The railroad that gave birth to Waldo as a population center in the 1870s is still a presence in the modern community.  Distinguished as the only passenger train station in Alachua County, the Amtrak railway depot in Waldo continues to welcome passengers who are destined for northern and southern destinations along the eastern seaboard.  After the civil war, a canal was dredged between Lake Alto and Lake Santa Fe, creating even more opportunity for tourism and commerce.  As the large farms in this area disappeared in the 20th century, pleasure crafts took over the canal.  Today, this waterway offers a panoramic cruise through the unspoiled natural beauty of northern Florida.  Waldo continues to celebrate its railroad heritage every April with a festival, Waldo Railroad Day.  Antique collectors enjoy browsing through the charming shops that line the main street, and residents look forward to farm-fresh goods and bargains at the Waldo Farmers and Flea Market.  The market is the largest of its kind in north-central Florida and draws an enthusiastic crowd on the weekends. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 15%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 434.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.427
Households w/ Children 24%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 28%
Median Year in Residency 3.49

Housing Inventory

Waldo, FL Housing Inventory 270 67 114 270 67

Market Overview

33 listings with an estimated median price of $299,900

Price Count
$0 - 100K 2
$100K - 200K 5
$200K - 300K 11
$300K - 400K 6
$400K - 500K 4
$500K - 600K 3
$600K - 700K 2
Property Type Count
Single Family 17
Townhouse 1
Commercial 5
Lots and Land 9
Mobile Home 1

(Data as of 5/12/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Waldo, FL Population Demographics

Total: 933

Households:384

Median Age: 42.08

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Waldo, FL Temperature

Weather Risk

Waldo, FL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Waldo, FL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Waldo, FL Highest Education Level Attained 266 45 30 26 90 50 144 266 45 30 26 90

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Waldo, FL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $43,155)

Waldo, FL Income by dollar range 37 25 21 25 28 23 21 18 10 31 47 55 26 7 7 1 0 1

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$624
One Bedroom
$717
Two Bedroom
$878
Three Bedroom
$1,177
Four Bedroom
$1,339

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
No

Crime

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Waldo, FL Crime

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