What are the schools like in Wimauma, FL?

Wimauma is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Wimauma?

The median household income in Wimauma, FL is $56,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Wimauma, FL?

Wimauma has an average high temperature of 71.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches.

Wimauma, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wimauma, FL affordable or expensive?

Wimauma's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wimauma is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $313,800 and the median rent is $1,085 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wimauma, FL?

Wimauma has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wimauma, FL a Good Place to Live?

Wimauma is a small city of 12,439 in Florida, with a median household income of $56,321 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wimauma's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Wimauma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wimauma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Wimauma's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wimauma costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wimauma, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$313,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,085	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wimauma's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wimauma is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wimauma, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wimauma sees average highs of 71.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Wimauma, FL
Average High — January	71.8°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Wimauma, FL	National Avg
Population	12,439	—
Median Age	25.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	34.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	42.1%	22.2%
65 and over	7.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wimauma

Wimauma, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33598

Wimauma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wimauma, FL affordable or expensive?

Wimauma's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wimauma roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $313,800 and median rent is $1,085/month.

What is the crime rate in Wimauma, FL?

Wimauma's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wimauma?

Public schools in Wimauma are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wimauma, FL a good place to live?

Wimauma, FL has a population of 12,439, a median household income of $56,321, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wimauma?

Wimauma averages 71.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wimauma?

Wimauma, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33598.

What is the population of Wimauma?

The population of Wimauma, Florida is 12,439 with a median age of 25.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wimauma?

Key numbers for living in Wimauma: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $313,800, median household income $56,321, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wimauma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.