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Waldo, Florida, in Alachua county, is 13 miles NE of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 48 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The people of the city are in the Gainesville metropolitan area. Waldo has a population of 821.
In Waldo, about 46% of adults are married. Lots of people in Waldo live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Waldo had a median family income of $34,643.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Waldo residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Waldo isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Waldo, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Waldo.
In Waldo, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Waldo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Waldo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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