Interlachen, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,659 Population 272/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $20,599 per capita
$100,500 Home Value $173,884 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 47.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,500 home value, $778/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Interlachen, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,000
36% below
$20,599 per capita
Home Value
$100,500
64% below
Zillow: $173,884
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
47.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Interlachen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
36%
Rent
67%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Interlachen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Interlachen residents earn a median household income of $48,000 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,599. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,593 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Interlachen is $100,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,884. Median rent is $778/month, with 47.6% 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 1986.

Education

11.5% of adults in Interlachen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Interlachen has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,659
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$20,599
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$3,499M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,500
Rent$778
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$173,884
Housing Units820
Rent Burden47.6%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation108 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Interlachen was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.