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Apalachicola, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,304 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$61,083 Median Income $39,093 per capita
$247,900 Home Value $281,834 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,412 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,083 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$247,900 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Apalachicola, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,083
19% below
$39,093 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
12% below
Zillow: $281,834
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Apalachicola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Apalachicola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
88%
Rent
106%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Apalachicola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Apalachicola residents earn a median household income of $61,083 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,093. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Apalachicola is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,834. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Apalachicola reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,412/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.9% of adults in Apalachicola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Apalachicola has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,304
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,083
Per Capita$39,093
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Housing

A
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,235
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$281,834
Housing Units1,470
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property1,412/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault132/100K
Burglary353/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,085/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Apalachicola was founded in 1827.
The median home in Apalachicola was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.