At a Glance
Median Income
$36,901
$20,901 per capita
Home Value
$49,400
Zillow: $287,468
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
24.9% smoking rate
How Moon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moon Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moon Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moon Lake residents earn a median household income of $36,901 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,901. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moon Lake is $49,400 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,468. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 28.8% 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 1983.
Education
6.1% of adults in Moon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moon Lake has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,572
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,901
Per Capita$20,901
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,400
Rent$1,038
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$287,468
Housing Units1,737
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation42 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Moon Lake was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.