Florida · Metropolitan Area
Fern Park is a small city in Florida with a population of 8,593. Residents earn $60,828 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fern Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Fern Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fern Park is $60,828, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Fern Park is $321,400, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,440 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fern Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 73.8% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.2% |
| 96% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,828 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,814 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,905 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,038 |
| County GDP | $160,400M |
| Restaurants | 3,857 |
| Healthcare | 4,318 |
| Retail | 5,138 |
| Manufacturing | 874 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,880 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.45% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $321,400 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $220 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% |
| Price Drops | 42.3% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,440 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,880 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.45% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,030/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,318 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 200 |
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6482°N, 81.3456°W |
| County FIPS | 12095 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,275/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,318 |
| Restaurants | 3,857 |
| Retail Stores | 5,138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 200 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |