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Wildwood, FL


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Wildwood, Florida

Wildwood, Florida, in Sumter county, is 32 miles NE of Spring Hill, Florida (center to center) and 68 miles N of Tampa, Florida. The city has a population of 3,924.

The People and Families of Wildwood

In Wildwood, about 48% of adults are married. Looking at Wildwood, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Wildwood if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wildwood had a median family income of $27,247.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wildwood gave more campaign money ($10,200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wildwood Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Wildwood. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Wildwood?

Commuting

In Wildwood, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wildwood Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Wildwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wildwood, FL

Comparing Wildwood 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity106
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime13

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