Sky Lake, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,728 Population 6,133/sq mi density
$65,161 Median Income $23,879 per capita
$254,300 Home Value $475,062 Zillow
$1,538 Median Rent 39.6% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,161 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$254,300 home value, $1,538/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sky Lake, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,161
13% below
$23,879 per capita
Home Value
$254,300
10% below
Zillow: $475,062
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
32% above
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
90%
Rent
132%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sky Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 2.3% (36% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,728
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density6,133/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born38.1%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,161
Per Capita$23,879
Unemployment2.3%
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%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
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.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
38.1% 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.