Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
Wimauma
Wimauma, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,553
Population
15,641
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A quiet community in southern Hillsborough County
Rural
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Scenic
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Diverse
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Located about a 30-minute drive south from Downtown Tampa, Wimauma is a quiet community in the southern stretches of Hillsborough County. Wimauma is mostly residential, offering a slew of houses and apartments available for rent along tree-lined streets.
In addition to its many residences, Wimauma contains vast stretches of green spaces, lending the community a peaceful atmosphere overall. Wimauma provides easy access to a host of everyday conveniences clustered on U.S. Highway 301, which constitutes the community’s eastern border. Although Wimauma feels secluded, the community is within minutes of great outdoor recreation at Little Manatee River State Park, Alafia River State Park, and E.G. Simmons Regional Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,096
Average: $86,571
Education
1,388
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,698
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wimauma has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wimauma, FL is $1,418 for a studio, $1,547 for one bedroom, $2,044 for two bedrooms, and $2,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wimauma has decreased by -13.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,547/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$2,385/month
2,006 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wimauma, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
350 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
794 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
543 Students
Public
Grades K-8
350 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
118 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Little Manatee River State Park
- Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
Airports
- Tampa International
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
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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.