Seminole, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Seminole is a small city in Florida with a population of 19,336. Residents earn $77,335 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
19,336 Population 3,726/sq mi density
$77,335 Median Income $50,616 per capita
$312,700 Home Value $376,345 Zillow
$1,645 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
355 Violent Crime/100K 2,799 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,335 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$312,700 home value, $1,645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K (6% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,335
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $312,700
11% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 355/100K
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.1%
7% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,645
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population19,336
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density3,726/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,335
Per Capita$50,616
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$78,131M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$312,700
Rent$1,645
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$376,345

Crime

F
Violent355/100K
Property2,799/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary322/100K

Health

Obesity29.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+93.7%
School Score6.48

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
EV Stations3
Libraries27

Is Seminole a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seminole receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Seminole offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seminole is $77,335, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seminole is $312,700, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,645 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Seminole is below the national average at 355 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,799 per 100,000, 43% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Seminole has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°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 43.

Seminole has a population of 19,336 with a density of 3,726 people per square mile. The median age is 53.7 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.5%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

19,336
Total Population
3,726
People / sq mi
53.7yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Seminole vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.7%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.3%
1% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seminole vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seminole is $77,335, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Seminole vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,335
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,616
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
IRS Avg AGI$101,044

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)41,518
County GDP$78,131M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,553
Healthcare3,955
Retail3,778
Manufacturing1,058

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,984
157% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home16.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Seminole is $312,700, 11% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,645 (41% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $376,345.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$312,700
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$376,345
Median List Price$390,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$390,000
$/Sq Ft$267
Homes Sold28
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops32.7%
Inventory159

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,645
41% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,166

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,650
1 Bedroom$1,731
2 Bedrooms$1,972
3 Bedrooms$2,476
4 Bedrooms$2,924

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,984
157% above US avg
Effective Rate2.87%
In Seminole, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death9,370/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access98.3%
Healthcare Facilities3,955
Seminole has a violent crime rate of 355 per 100,000 residents, 6% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,799 per 100,000 (43% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent355.4/100K
6% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape27.8/100K
Robbery72.2/100K
Assault255.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,798.6/100K
43% above US avg
Burglary322.1/100K
Theft2,382.1/100K
Vehicle Theft94.4/100K
Arson5.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Seminole has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°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 43.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.3%
Unhealthy Days1

Geography

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density3,726/sq mi
Coordinates27.8427°N, 82.7853°W
County FIPS12103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 46.9%

Winner: Republican by 5.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.1%
7% above US avg
High School+93.7%
School Test Score6.48
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,726/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities3,955
Restaurants2,553
Retail Stores3,778

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home16.8%

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