C-

Wacissa, FL

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Affordability Score: 50/100

Population: 252 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Wacissa, FL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 252 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (50/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $64,063, median home value of , median rent of $971 per month, and 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,352 per month (studio $1,097, 1BR $1,204, 3BR $1,674, 4BR $1,790). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,800 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 26.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$64,063
Median household income
Education F
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent C+
$1,352/mo
2BR fair market rent (25% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$7,800/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$64,063
▲ 3% vs national
Per Capita Income
$40,352
Unemployment Rate
26.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$971/mo
Owner Occupied
67.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,352/mo
▲ 13% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,097
1BR
$1,204
2BR
$1,352
3BR
$1,674
4BR
$1,790

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
▼ 19 ppt vs national
High School+
31.4%
Median Age
66.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,800/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,280/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,318/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,590/yr

What This Means

Wacissa, FL receives an overall affordability grade of C- (50/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 252. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Wacissa, FL affordable?
Wacissa, FL receives an overall affordability grade of C- (50/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $64,063.
What is the cost of living in Wacissa?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $971/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,352/mo. Infant childcare $7,800/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →