At a Glance
Median Income
$178,750
$98,874 per capita
Home Value
$886,300
Zillow: $280,492
Median Rent
$2,413/mo
45.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
18.9% smoking rate
How Lake Butler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Butler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Butler a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Butler residents earn a median household income of $178,750 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,874. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Butler is $886,300 , 214% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,492. Median rent is $2,413/month, with 45.1% 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 2003.
Education
58.4% of adults in Lake Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Butler has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,242
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,750
Per Capita$98,874
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
B+
Home Value$886,300
Rent$2,413
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$280,492
Housing Units6,866
Rent Burden45.1%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation106 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Butler was built in 2003.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
22.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.