Butler Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Butler Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 4,723. Residents earn $76,776 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,723 Population 1,859/sq mi density
$76,776 Median Income $56,846 per capita
$469,100 Home Value
$1,682 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,776 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$469,100 home value, $1,682/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,776
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $469,100
66% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.4%
50% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,682
45% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Butler Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,723
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density1,859/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,776
Per Capita$56,846
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$18,621M
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$469,100
Rent$1,682
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.1%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Libraries7

Is Butler Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butler Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Butler Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butler Beach is $76,776, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Butler Beach is $469,100, making it a premium housing market at 66% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,682 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Butler Beach is a highly educated community — 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Butler Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Butler Beach has a population of 4,723 with a density of 1,859 people per square mile. The median age is 61.7 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

4,723
Total Population
1,859
People / sq mi
61.7yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Butler Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.4%
52% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butler Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butler Beach is $76,776, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Butler Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,776
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,846
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
IRS Avg AGI$147,374

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,005
County GDP$18,621M

Business (County)

Restaurants771
Healthcare881
Retail942
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,649
147% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Work from Home25.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Butler Beach is $469,100, 66% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,682 (45% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$469,100
66% above US avg
Median List Price$495,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$495,000
$/Sq Ft$338
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops18.8%
Inventory96

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,682
45% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,649
147% above US avg
Effective Rate1.84%
In Butler Beach, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.1% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butler Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression20.1%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death5,815/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities881

Crime Rates: Butler Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Safety Score

Butler Beach has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density1,859/sq mi
Coordinates29.7989°N, 81.2648°W
County FIPS12109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 33.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.4%
50% above US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,859/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities881
Restaurants771
Retail Stores942

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Work from Home25.7%

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