Penney Farms, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Penney Farms is a small town in Florida with a population of 573. Residents earn $60,625 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
573 Population 392/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $34,542 per capita
$213,300 Home Value
$1,893 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$213,300 home value, $1,893/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,625
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $213,300
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.5%
53% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,893
63% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
33% lower than US avg

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

People

Population573
Median Age79.9 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans17.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$34,542
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$9,125M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,300
Rent$1,893
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden42.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation91 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+87.4%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.8%
Libraries5

Is Penney Farms a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penney Farms receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Penney Farms stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penney Farms is $60,625, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penney Farms is $213,300, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,893 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Penney Farms is a highly educated community — 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Penney Farms enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Penney Farms has a population of 573 with a density of 392 people per square mile. The median age is 79.9 years, 105% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

573
Total Population
392
People / sq mi
79.9yrs
Median Age
105% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Penney Farms vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Penney Farms vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penney Farms is $60,625, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Penney Farms vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,625
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,542
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
IRS Avg AGI$75,341

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,454
County GDP$9,125M

Business (County)

Restaurants339
Healthcare589
Retail575
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,582
59% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.6 min
Drive Alone36.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Penney Farms is $213,300, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,893 (63% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,300
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,893
63% above US avg
Rent Burden42.4%

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-Occupied14.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,582
59% above US avg
Effective Rate2.62%
In Penney Farms, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.2% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Penney Farms vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death9,534/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities589

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Penney Farms has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation91 ft (28 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates29.9807°N, 81.8108°W
County FIPS12019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.3-point margin. 86.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 29.9%

Winner: Republican by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.5%
53% above US avg
High School+87.4%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density392/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities589
Restaurants339
Retail Stores575

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.6 min
Drive Alone36.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.2%

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