Sign In Register

Ponce de Leon, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Holmes County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
738 Population 149/sq mi density
$52,250 Median Income $22,891 per capita
$107,100 Home Value $220,916 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,250 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ponce de Leon, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,250
30% below
$22,891 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
62% below
Zillow: $220,916
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
1,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Ponce de Leon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
38%
Rent
79%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ponce de Leon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ponce de Leon residents earn a median household income of $52,250 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,891. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ponce de Leon is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,916. Median rent is $919/month, with 14.4% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Ponce de Leon reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,627/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Ponce de Leon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ponce de Leon has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population738
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,250
Per Capita$22,891
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$919
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$220,916
Housing Units272
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property1,627/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,511/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation52 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ponce de Leon was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.