Live Oak, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Suwannee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,901 Population 904/sq mi density
$53,578 Median Income $24,254 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $258,654 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,578 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $880/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Live Oak, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,578
29% below
$24,254 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
44% below
Zillow: $258,654
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Live Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
56%
Rent
76%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Live Oak 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

Live Oak residents earn a median household income of $53,578 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,254. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 934 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Live Oak is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,654. Median rent is $880/month, with 19.9% 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 1976.

Education

13.3% of adults in Live Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Live Oak has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,901
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,578
Per Capita$24,254
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$2,103M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$880
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$258,654
Housing Units2,818
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,924/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation102 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Live Oak was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.