Wauchula, FL · Houses & Market Data

Wauchula, Florida houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Wauchula, FL (Hardee County) — Census median home value $131,500, county listing prices up about 1.6% over the past year. Market data for Wauchula houses and the broader area.

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Wauchula, FL is in Hardee County, Florida — this guide covers houses in Wauchula and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,910, with a median household income of $36,324. Census data puts the median value of houses in Wauchula at $131,500.

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Market overview

Wauchula housing market

Wauchula is in Hardee County, Florida. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wauchula and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$131,500

Population (Census ACS)

4,910

Median household income

$36,324

County price trend (2025)

1.58% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Wauchula market snapshot

Population

4,910

County

Hardee County

Median Household Income

$36,324

Median Home Value (city)

$131,500

Median Gross Rent

$981/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+1.6%

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wauchula's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $131,500.

County Price Trend

Hardee County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.58% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Wauchula has an estimated population of 4,910 and a median household income of $36,324, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Wauchula's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 32% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Wauchula

County guide: Hardee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wauchula.

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Nearby communities include Zolfo Springs, Bowling Green, Ona, Fort Green Springs, Fort Green, Lemon Grove, Gardner, Limestone.

More Florida cities with market guides: St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Gainesville, Miramar, Coral Springs.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Fort Meade (~15.1 mi), Homeland (~18.8 mi), Avon Park (~18.8 mi), Bradley Junction (~20.0 mi), Alturas (~21.9 mi), Frostproof (~22.3 mi), Sebring (~22.6 mi), Arcadia (~22.7 mi), Bartow (~23.5 mi), Crooked Lake Park (~23.8 mi), Southeast Arcadia (~25.1 mi), Hillcrest Heights (~25.5 mi), Babson Park (~26.3 mi), Highland Park (~26.4 mi), Mulberry (~27.1 mi), Fuller Heights (~28.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Wauchula data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

4,910

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$131,500

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$36,324

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$981

County FHFA annual change (2025)

1.58%

Census place type

city

County

Hardee County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

3.27 sq mi

Census GEOID

1275375

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Wauchula

Schools

HARDEE — 11 schools, 4,901 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Hardee addresses may be served by HARDEE, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Wauchula FAQ

What are houses worth in Wauchula, FL?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wauchula at $131,500.

How much do houses cost in Wauchula, FL?

For owner-occupied houses in Wauchula, Census ACS data shows a median value of $131,500. Active listing prices in Hardee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Wauchula, FL?

Wauchula houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hardee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Wauchula, FL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wauchula's population at approximately 4,910.

What's the median rent in Wauchula, FL?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wauchula at approximately $981 per month.

What is the median household income in Wauchula, FL?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wauchula at approximately $36,324.

Is the Wauchula housing market growing?

Hardee County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.58% annual change in 2025.

Is Wauchula, FL affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Wauchula's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 32% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Wauchula, FL?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest HARDEE for many Wauchula addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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