At a Glance
Median Income
$103,438
$43,128 per capita
Home Value
$411,000
Zillow: $312,186
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
13.5% smoking rate
How Buckingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckingham a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckingham residents earn a median household income of $103,438 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,128. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckingham is $411,000 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,186. Median rent is $1,799/month, with 29.5% 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 1993.
Education
25.4% of adults in Buckingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckingham has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,637
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,438
Per Capita$43,128
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A
Home Value$411,000
Rent$1,799
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$312,186
Housing Units1,876
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckingham was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.