Fruitland Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lake County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,482 Population 1,185/sq mi density
$78,359 Median Income $43,524 per capita
$375,100 Home Value $293,849 Zillow
$1,131 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,359 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$375,100 home value, $1,131/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fruitland Park, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,359
4% above
$43,524 per capita
Home Value
$375,100
33% above
Zillow: $293,849
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
3% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
6% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Fruitland Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fruitland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
133%
Rent
97%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fruitland Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fruitland Park residents earn a median household income of $78,359 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,524. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fruitland Park is $375,100 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,849. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 37.5% 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 2011.

Education

31.6% of adults in Fruitland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fruitland Park has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,482
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,185/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,359
Per Capita$43,524
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

B+
Home Value$375,100
Rent$1,131
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$293,849
Housing Units3,916
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Fruitland Park was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.