salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.8 minutes each way. Most homes (85.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,240 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 77 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wimauma?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wimauma
| Size | Wimauma | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,396 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wimauma overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Wimauma, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wimauma
Life in Wimauma
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wimauma?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,174 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $379,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wimauma, FL?
Renting in Wimauma costs a median of about $1,456 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Wimauma?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,240 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wimauma cheap or expensive?
Wimauma is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $73,634. It ranks 77th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wimauma?
The median homeowner in Wimauma pays $3,754 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Wimauma more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Wimauma?
The median home value in Wimauma is $379,000, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
15,266 people live in Wimauma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.