Tropical Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,567 Population 4,667/sq mi density
$29,297 Median Income $16,563 per capita
$226,700 Home Value $292,995 Zillow
$1,159 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,297 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $1,159/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tropical Park, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,297
61% below
$16,563 per capita
Home Value
$226,700
20% below
Zillow: $292,995
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
0% below
42.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
51.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Tropical Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
80%
Rent
100%
Poverty
416%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tropical Park a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tropical Park residents earn a median household income of $29,297 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 51.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tropical Park is $226,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,995. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 42.4% 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

17.1% of adults in Tropical Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tropical Park has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,567
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density4,667/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,297
Per Capita$16,563
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty51.6%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309

Housing

C
Home Value$226,700
Rent$1,159
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$292,995
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden42.4%

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death10,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Tropical Park was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.