At a Glance
Median Income
$76,196
$28,985 per capita
Home Value
$324,100
Zillow: $357,714
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,124/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How St. Cloud Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Cloud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Cloud a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Cloud residents earn a median household income of $76,196 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,985. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Cloud is $324,100 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,714. Median rent is $1,528/month, with 33.2% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
St. Cloud reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,124/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in St. Cloud hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Cloud has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population61,963
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,124/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,196
Per Capita$28,985
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$324,100
Rent$1,528
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$357,714
Housing Units20,919
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,124/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault147/100K
Burglary180/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation72 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
St. Cloud was founded in 1909.
The median home in St. Cloud was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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