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South Apopka, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lake County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,425 Population 3,502/sq mi density
$54,427 Median Income $22,301 per capita
$248,000 Home Value $392,655 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
363 Violent Crime/100K 3,236 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,427 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$248,000 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

South Apopka, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,427
28% below
$22,301 per capita
Home Value
$248,000
12% below
Zillow: $392,655
Median Rent
$972/mo
16% below
38.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
5% below
3,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr

How South Apopka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
88%
Rent
84%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Apopka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Apopka residents earn a median household income of $54,427 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,301. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Apopka is $248,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,655. Median rent is $972/month, with 38.7% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

South Apopka reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,236/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in South Apopka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Apopka has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population7,425
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density3,502/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,427
Per Capita$22,301
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A
Home Value$248,000
Rent$972
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$392,655
Housing Units2,671
Rent Burden38.7%

Crime

F
Violent363/100K
Property3,236/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation111 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in South Apopka was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.