Waldo Public RecordsFlorida

Waldo, a city in Alachua County, Florida, has an estimated 2020 population of 846. The median age is around 47 years, with 49% male and 51% female residents. The racial composition is approximately 60% White, 32% Black or African American, 3% two or more races, and 5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The community reflects a diverse yet predominantly white and African American demographic.

Waldo, a small city in Alachua County, FL, features a median home value of around $130,000, well below the national average. Roughly 62% of residents own their homes, while 38% rent, with typical rental prices near $950/month. The housing stock mainly consists of single-family homes and mobile homes, set within quiet neighborhoods like downtown Waldo and areas near Waldo Road. The real estate market has seen modest price appreciation of 3-5% annually in recent years. Property taxes in Alachua County average about 1.2% of a home's assessed value.

Waldo city, located in Alachua County, FL, is served mainly by the School Board of Alachua County, with students attending schools in nearby Gainesville or Alachua as Waldo Community School (elementary) closed in 2015. There are no high schools or colleges within Waldo itself; secondary students typically attend Santa Fe High School (rated 6/10 on GreatSchools) or other county schools. About 10% of local adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Educational programs and adult education are accessed in Gainesville. Overall, school safety rates are average per county statistics.

Waldo, a small city in Alachua County, FL, relies heavily on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of residents commuting by car and only about 0.5% using public transit. The average commute time is approximately 28 minutes, slightly above the national average. Vehicle ownership is high, with nearly 95% of households owning at least one car. Public transportation options are limited, with no direct regional transit routes; most commuters travel to employment hubs in nearby Gainesville. Transportation infrastructure centers on US Highway 301, the city’s primary arterial roadway.

Waldo, a small city in Alachua County, FL, has limited healthcare facilities; residents primarily access services in Gainesville (15 miles away), which hosts major hospitals like UF Health Shands Hospital. In Alachua County, about 87% of residents have health insurance, and primary care provider rates are 65 per 100,000 people. Common health issues include diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, reflecting county trends—adult obesity is 27%. Nearby clinics, such as UF Health Family Medicine, serve Waldo’s population. The city is predominantly White (60%) and Black (37%), with a median age of 38 years.