Wildwood, FL at a glance
Median household income
$76,552$6,379 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Wildwood, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Wildwood, FL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Wildwood-The Villages, FL MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,076 | $12,912 | $43,040 | 16.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,139 | $13,668 | $45,560 | 17.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,328 | $15,936 | $53,120 | 20.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | 25.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,937 | $23,244 | $77,480 | 30.4% |
What a typical income covers in Wildwood, FL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $76,552 a year ($6,379 a month before tax).
What $76,552 leaves after Florida taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Wildwood, FL: common questions
What is the median household income in Wildwood, FL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Wildwood, FL is $76,552 per year (approximately $6,379 per month).
What is the average rent in Wildwood, FL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,076 for a studio, $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,328 for two, $1,655 for three and $1,937 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Wildwood, FL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 14.6% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 85.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Wildwood, FL?
To keep a $1,328 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $53,120 a year, or $4,427 a month. That is 69% of what the typical household in Wildwood, FL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Wildwood, FL?
On the local median income of $76,552 ($6,379 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,190 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,914 for everything else and $1,276 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,328 takes 42% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Wildwood, FL?
Homes in Florida paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.