Median Age
62 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
13%
Over 65
44%
Wildwood
Wildwood, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,356
Population
37,411
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Where small-town charm and natural beauty abound
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Located between Ocala and Orlando, Wildwood is a small but growing town in Central Florida. Commonly referred to as the “Crossroads of Florida,” Wildwood sits at the convergence of several highways, including I-75, Florida’s Turnpike, U.S. 301, and State Road 44.
Draped in Spanish moss, Wildwood maintains a secluded, Old Florida feel. Residents enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation in Wildwood, with quick access to numerous wildlife management areas and expansive lakes. Although Wildwood residents enjoy the community’s laidback vibe, they also delight in the many metropolitan amenities of nearby Orlando and Tampa, which are both about an hour’s drive away.
Explore the City
Brownwood Paddock Nightly Entertainment is a Wildwood resident favorite.
Wildwood golf fanatics have plenty of options including Sawgrass Grove.
Wildwood local vendors set up shop weekly at the Farmers Market at Brownwood Paddock.
Grovestock at Sawgrass Grove in Wildwood hosts various events.
Lake Panasoffkee is located in Wildwood, Florida.
Residents of Wildwood's Village of Tamarind Grove mostly get around by golf cart.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,974
Average: $79,863
Education
10,495
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,658
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wildwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wildwood, FL is $1,275 for a studio, $1,345 for one bedroom, $1,663 for two bedrooms, and $1,955 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wildwood has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,345/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$2,420/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wildwood, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
940 Students
Sumter Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Public
Grades K-8
49 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
843 Students
Sumter Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Public
Grades K-8
49 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
843 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Lake Griffin State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.