Fuller Heights, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,697 Population 2,635/sq mi density
$80,021 Median Income $33,082 per capita
$262,000 Home Value $286,220 Zillow
$1,416 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,021 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$262,000 home value, $1,416/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fuller Heights, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,021
6% above
$33,082 per capita
Home Value
$262,000
7% below
Zillow: $286,220
Median Rent
$1,416/mo
22% above
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Fuller Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
93%
Rent
122%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fuller Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fuller Heights residents earn a median household income of $80,021 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,082. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fuller Heights is $262,000 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,220. Median rent is $1,416/month, with 26.6% 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 1994.

Education

16.6% of adults in Fuller Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fuller Heights has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,697
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density2,635/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,021
Per Capita$33,082
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,000
Rent$1,416
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$286,220
Housing Units4,225
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation120 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Fuller Heights was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.