Florida · Metropolitan Area
Valparaiso is a small town in Florida with a population of 4,910. Residents earn $81,938 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Valparaiso receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Valparaiso offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Valparaiso is $81,938, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Valparaiso is $348,600, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,254 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Valparaiso is below the national average at 152 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 910 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Valparaiso enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,938 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,365 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,185 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,459 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,597 |
| County GDP | $19,003M |
| Restaurants | 599 |
| Healthcare | 699 |
| Retail | 859 |
| Manufacturing | 96 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,037 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $348,600 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,440 |
| Median List Price | $339,900 |
| Median List Price | $339,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,254 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,037 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 699 |
| Total Violent | 151.7/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.0/100K |
| Assault | 132.7/100K |
| Total Property | 910.0/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 417.1/100K |
| Theft | 436.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 73.4 inches |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4899°N, 86.5147°W |
| County FIPS | 12091 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 699 |
| Restaurants | 599 |
| Retail Stores | 859 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |