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Apopka, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lake County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
56,202 Population 1,598/sq mi density
$95,703 Median Income $38,926 per capita
$364,300 Home Value $392,655 Zillow
$2,009 Median Rent 47.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 3,506 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,703 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$364,300 home value, $2,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Apopka, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,703
27% above
$38,926 per capita
Home Value
$364,300
29% above
Zillow: $392,655
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
73% above
47.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
2% below
3,506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
12% above
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Apopka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
129%
Rent
173%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Apopka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Apopka residents earn a median household income of $95,703 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,926. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Apopka is $364,300 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,655. Median rent is $2,009/month, with 47.3% 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 1999.

Safety & Crime

Apopka reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.7% of adults in Apopka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Apopka has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population56,202
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,598/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,703
Per Capita$38,926
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$364,300
Rent$2,009
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$392,655
Housing Units19,282
Rent Burden47.3%

Crime

F
Violent374/100K
Property3,506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault254/100K
Burglary681/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation115 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Apopka was built in 1999.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.