City profile
Wildwood, FL
Sumter County · Population 17,608
Wildwood is a town in Sumter County, FL with about 17,608 residents and a typical home value near $452,000. It is 42 miles from Orlando, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
62°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
233
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$451,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,780
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
109
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
47 mi to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 31% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
17,608
Black population
8.5%
County
Sumter County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 17,608 residents
- Typical home value about $452,000
- 42 miles from Orlando, FL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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