Ponce de Leon, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Holmes County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
738 Population 149/sq mi density
$52,250 Median Income $22,891 per capita
$107,100 Home Value $230,280 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$52,250 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value, $919/mo rent
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: $230,280
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ponce de Leon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 15.6% (333% 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 $230,280. 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.

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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population738
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,250
Per Capita$22,891
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$919
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$230,280
Housing Units272
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.