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Weeki Wachee, FL

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This timeless community is home to one of Florida’s most unique landmarks

Rural • Nature • Outdoors • Coastal • Tourism • Small Town • Quaint •

Fifty miles north of Tampa and just minutes inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Weeki Wachee is a quiet community that captures the timeless charm of old Florida. While the city proper boasts a permanent population of only around a dozen people, the town is surrounded by suburban neighborhoods filled with houses of every shape and size. The local rental market is full of affordable options, including many units overlooking the area’s lakes and waterways. Lakewood Plaza shopping center just southwest of town anchors the nearest retail area, where you can pick up everything from groceries to hardware and everything in between. Weeki Wachee is also a popular stop for tourists, and is home to one of America’s most unique classic roadside attractions: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home of the legendary Mermaid Show since 1947.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Weeki Wachee, FL is $2,238 for three bedrooms.

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Transportation

12

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Winding Waters K-8

Public

Grades PK-8

1,622 Students

3
out of 10

Winding Waters K-8

Public

Grades PK-8

1,622 Students

3
out of 10

Weeki Wachee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,435 Students

4
out of 10
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.