Winter Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
4,995 Population
$99,886 Median Income
$450,100 Home Value
74°F Avg Temperature
54.9 yrs Median Age
34.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.1
Affordability
3.8
Education

People

Population4,995
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density726/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 75.3%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$99,886
Per Capita Income$39,583
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty Rate10.1%
County GDP$11,152M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$450,100
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Depression19.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Jan / Jul64° / 83°
Rain56 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Work From Home19.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Winter Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$99,886
Home Value$450,100
Poverty Rate10.1%
Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
Unemployment2.6%
Avg Temperature74.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,995
Population Density726 per sq mi
Median Age54.9 years
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75.3% Black 6.2% Hispanic 2.3% Other 16.2%
White75.3%
Black or African American6.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.2%

Language

English Only82.6%
Spanish Speakers17.5%
English 82.6% Spanish 17.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.3%
Health Insurance99.2%

Income

33% above avg
Median Household Income$99,886
Per Capita Income$39,583
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,115
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$146,925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.6%
Poverty Rate10.1%
Total Establishments (County)5,868
County GDP$11,152M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation316
Healthcare Facilities560
Retail Stores612
Manufacturing104
Total Establishments5,868

Industry Mix

Restaurants 316 Healthcare 560 Retail 612 Manufacturing 104

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$146,925
Avg Property Tax Paid$15,815

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home19.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

60% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$450,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$549,500
Price Per Sq Ft$265
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops24.3%
Active Inventory70

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied94.3%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedroom$1,526
3 Bedroom$1,971
4 Bedroom$2,261

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$15,815
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.51%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression19.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.2%
Regular Checkup75.9%
Premature Death Rate9,380 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access86.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)560
Restaurants (County)316

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)23

Temperature

64°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average74.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation56.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Land Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density726 per sq mi
Latitude27.7149°
Longitude-80.4243°
County FIPS12061

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.4%
D 36%

Republican +27.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
High School+92.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density726 per sq mi
Land Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)23

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