Minneola, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Minneola is a small city in Florida with a population of 15,371. Residents earn $102,968 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
15,371 Population 1,380/sq mi density
$102,968 Median Income $34,144 per capita
$386,700 Home Value
$2,064 Median Rent
73°F Avg Temperature
236 Violent Crime/100K 1,777 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,968 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$386,700 home value, $2,064/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,968
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $386,700
37% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 236/100K
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.7%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,064
77% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Minneola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,371
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 59%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,968
Per Capita$34,144
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$17,949M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$386,700
Rent$2,064
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent236/100K
Property1,777/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault167/100K
Burglary570/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation135 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+90.7%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
EV Stations6
Libraries16

Is Minneola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minneola receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Minneola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minneola is $102,968, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Minneola among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minneola is $386,700, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,064 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Minneola is below the national average at 236 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,777 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Minneola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Minneola has a population of 15,371 with a density of 1,380 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (58.9%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 8.7% Black.

Population

15,371
Total Population
1,380
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
11.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Minneola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.4%
10% below US avg
Spanish29.6%
121% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Minneola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minneola is $102,968, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Minneola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,968
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,144
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$74,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,822
County GDP$17,949M

Business (County)

Restaurants679
Healthcare1,072
Retail1,126
Manufacturing196

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,605
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Minneola is $386,700, 37% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,064 (77% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$386,700
37% above US avg
Median List Price$497,195

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$497,195
$/Sq Ft$218
Homes Sold26
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops33.9%
Inventory121

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,064
77% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,471

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,605
60% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Minneola, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.2% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Minneola vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression18.2%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access83.8%
Healthcare Facilities1,072
Minneola has a violent crime rate of 236 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,777 per 100,000 (9% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Minneola vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent235.7/100K
38% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape39.3/100K
Robbery29.5/100K
Assault166.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,777.5/100K
9% below US avg
Burglary569.6/100K
Theft1,158.8/100K
Vehicle Theft49.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Minneola 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 is 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Coordinates28.6023°N, 81.7295°W
County FIPS12069
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 24.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
15% below US avg
High School+90.7%
School Test Score5.60
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Total Area11.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,072
Restaurants679
Retail Stores1,126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home16.9%

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