Taft, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,867 Population 1,886/sq mi density
$40,161 Median Income $21,939 per capita
$165,900 Home Value $524,107 Zillow
$1,116 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,161 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $1,116/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Taft, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,161
47% below
$21,939 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
41% below
Zillow: $524,107
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Taft Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
59%
Rent
96%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taft a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Taft residents earn a median household income of $40,161 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,939. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% 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 Taft is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,107. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 33.7% 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 1985.

Education

11.5% of adults in Taft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Taft 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

Population1,867
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born29.8%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,161
Per Capita$21,939
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A
Home Value$165,900
Rent$1,116
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$524,107
Housing Units862
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation96 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Taft was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
29.8% 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.