Waldo, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
877 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
30.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,036 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$328 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alachua County
6
Gainesville Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alachua County
6
Gainesville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 54
Feb 3 0 56
Mar 4 0 62
Apr 3 0 67
May 3 0 74
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 3 0 71
Nov 2 0 63
Dec 3 0 56

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 6, FL State House District 10, FL
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Schools

Hampton Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Hope Christian Academy
7 miles, E • 1 star
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High
8 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Keystone Heights Elementary
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

North Florida Technical College
12 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Uf Health Shands Hospital
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
9 miles, SW • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
56 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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