Waldo is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020 census, the population was 846, down from 1,015 at the 2010 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32694

Area code352

Living in Waldo

Housing in Waldo

$207K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waldo home is worth about $207,000, about the same as a year ago, 45% below the Florida typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Waldo

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Most working residents leave Waldo for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (48%), Jacksonville (2%) and Ocala (2%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Gainesville

48%

Jacksonville

Ocala

Starke

1%Work in townlive and work in Waldo 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 129Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waldo →

Health in Waldo

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 96% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

1better than FL·4worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.8%Fewer uninsured adultsFL 15.9% · better 16.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · worse

Care nearby

Uf Health Shands HospitalGainesville · 14.9 mi · ER

Aza HealthKeystone Heights · 8.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waldo · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waldo →

Natural hazards in Waldo

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🔥 Wildfire

2Does Waldo flood?paid flood claims since 1986 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Waldo

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waldo →

Climate in Waldo

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Waldo has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.

69° / 45°Winter

82° / 56°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

82° / 60°Fall

How much snow does Waldo get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 2, with the last in spring around Mar 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Waldo →

Schools in Waldo

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School Grade B

The public schools Waldo’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictALACHUASchools1

Constellation Charter School of GainesvilleElementary · Grades 1–7 · 98 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.