At a Glance
Median Income
$117,083
$41,907 per capita
Home Value
$344,900
Zillow: $477,324
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.7% smoking rate
How Florida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Florida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Florida a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florida residents earn a median household income of $117,083 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,907. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florida is $344,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,324. Median rent is $1,925/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
28.9% of adults in Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florida has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,915
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,083
Per Capita$41,907
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,900
Rent$1,925
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$477,324
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation536 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Florida was founded in 1760.
The median home in Florida was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.