Hosford, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Liberty County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
769 Population 155/sq mi density
$68,636 Median Income $30,971 per capita
$121,000 Home Value $188,549 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,636 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $940/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hosford, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,636
9% below
$30,971 per capita
Home Value
$121,000
57% below
Zillow: $188,549
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
15% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Hosford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
43%
Rent
81%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hosford 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

Hosford residents earn a median household income of $68,636 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,971. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 140 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hosford is $121,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,549. Median rent is $940/month, with 24.4% 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 1992.

Education

28.5% of adults in Hosford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hosford has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population769
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,636
Per Capita$30,971
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$492M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$940
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$188,549
Housing Units253
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,119/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation98 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hosford was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.