At a Glance
Median Income
$65,161
$23,879 per capita
Home Value
$254,300
Zillow: $475,062
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
2,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Sky Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sky Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sky Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sky Lake residents earn a median household income of $65,161 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,879. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sky Lake is $254,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,062. Median rent is $1,538/month, with 39.6% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Sky Lake reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,388/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Sky Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sky Lake has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,728
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density6,133/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,161
Per Capita$23,879
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$254,300
Rent$1,538
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$475,062
Housing Units2,462
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property2,388/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Sky Lake was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.