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Waldo, FL


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Waldo, Florida

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.

The People and Families of Waldo

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waldo had a median family income of $34,643.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

Waldo isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Waldo Housing

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.

Commuting

In Waldo, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Waldo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWaldo Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWaldo Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Waldo Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Waldo Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Waldo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Waldo, FL

Comparing Waldo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work42
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime810
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