Florida · Metropolitan Area
Berkshire Lakes is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,493. Residents earn $74,250 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Berkshire Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Berkshire Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Berkshire Lakes is $74,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Berkshire Lakes is $323,300, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,192 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Berkshire Lakes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.5% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.5% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,250 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,234 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $231,960 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,444 |
| County GDP | $36,077M |
| Restaurants | 951 |
| Healthcare | 1,346 |
| Retail | 1,506 |
| Manufacturing | 224 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $16,576 |
| 374% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.13% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $323,300 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $329,000 |
| Median List Price | $329,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $272 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 34.9% |
| Inventory | 43 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,192 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $16,576 |
| 374% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.13% |
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,600/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,346 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.3 inches |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1616°N, 81.7285°W |
| County FIPS | 12021 |
Winner: Republican by 33.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,777/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,346 |
| Restaurants | 951 |
| Retail Stores | 1,506 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |