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Wildwood, FL

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Where small-town charm and natural beauty abound

Accessible Scenic Diverse Peaceful Quiet Rural

Located between Ocala and Orlando, Wildwood is a small but growing town in Central Florida. Commonly referred to as the “Crossroads of Florida,” Wildwood sits at the convergence of several highways, including I-75, Florida’s Turnpike, U.S. 301, and State Road 44.

Draped in Spanish moss, Wildwood maintains a secluded, Old Florida feel. Residents enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation in Wildwood, with quick access to numerous wildlife management areas and expansive lakes. Although Wildwood residents enjoy the community’s laidback vibe, they also delight in the many metropolitan amenities of nearby Orlando and Tampa, which are both about an hour’s drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wildwood, FL is $1,480 for a studio, $1,419 for one bedroom, $1,727 for two bedrooms, and $2,142 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wildwood has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,419/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$2,377/month
1,401 Sq Ft
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Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

34

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

Wildwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

940 Students

9
out of 10

Wildwood Middle/ High School

Public

Grades 6-12

843 Students

5
out of 10

Wildwood Middle/ High School

Public

Grades 6-12

843 Students

5
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.