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Wekiwa Springs.
Wekiwa Springs is an unincorporated community in Seminole County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Wekiwa Springs
Wekiwa Springs is a community of 24,109 people in Florida. The median household income is $116,596, median rent runs about $1,974 per month, and median home values are around $453,600. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wekiwa Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Wekiwa Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wekiwa Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (9.4%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Wekiwa Springs
In Wekiwa Springs, rent runs 18% above the FL average, and home values are 26% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,970
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Wekiwa Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Seminole County, which includes Wekiwa Springs, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Wekiwa Springs: Seminole County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Seminole County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wekiwa Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute24.9 min avg
How Wekiwa Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wekiwa Springs, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, which covers Wekiwa Springs, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
124.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
526.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Seminole County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Seminole County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Seminole County, which includes Wekiwa Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.0M |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,800 |
| 2022 | 12 | Hail | $241.0M |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,500 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Seminole County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Seminole County, which includes Wekiwa Springs, is typically good — 307 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
307
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Seminole County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wekiwa Springs has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 44°F | 2.82" |
| Feb | 74°F | 47°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 79°F | 50°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 83°F | 56°F | 2.67" |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 4.43" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 8.33" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.34" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 8.48" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.30" |
| Oct | 84°F | 63°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 2.04" |
| Dec | 73°F | 49°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wekiwa Springs
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wekiwa Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 9.1 mi away · Orlando
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Orlando
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Sanford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wekiwa Springs
Wekiwa Springs's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wekiwa Springs (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 59,146 students · in-state tuition $6,368 · 73% graduate · median earnings $63,483 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 714 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 48% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 109 students · in-state tuition $15,992 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,716 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wekiwa Springs
Wekiwa Springs has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
41 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wekiwa Springs
West Branch Library
245 Hunt Club Blvd., North, Longwood
Cities Near Wekiwa Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wekiwa Springs?
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Wekiwa Springs FAQ
Is Wekiwa Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Wekiwa Springs's median rent is $1,974/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $116,596/year. Median home value is $453,600.
Is Wekiwa Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Wekiwa Springs is policed by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 125 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 527 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?⌄
Seminole County, which includes Wekiwa Springs, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Wekiwa Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,974/month and median household income is $116,596/year. The median home value is $453,600. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Wekiwa Springs is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from