Yalaha, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Yalaha is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,343. Residents earn $116,544 per year, which is 55% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,343 Population 237/sq mi density
$116,544 Median Income $56,850 per capita
$452,900 Home Value $336,724 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
73°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,544 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$452,900 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $116,544
55% higher than US avg
Home Value $452,900
61% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.4%
8% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Yalaha Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,343
Median Age69.4 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,544
Per Capita$56,850
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,949M
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$452,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,724

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Libraries16

Is Yalaha a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yalaha receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Yalaha stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yalaha is $116,544, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Yalaha among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yalaha is $452,900, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Yalaha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Yalaha has a population of 1,343 with a density of 237 people per square mile. The median age is 69.4 years, 78% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 8.5% Hispanic.

Population

1,343
Total Population
237
People / sq mi
69.4yrs
Median Age
78% above US avg
5.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Yalaha vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yalaha vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yalaha is $116,544, which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Yalaha vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$116,544
55% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,850
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$74,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,822
County GDP$17,949M

Business (County)

Restaurants679
Healthcare1,072
Retail1,126
Manufacturing196

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,605
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Yalaha is $452,900, 61% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,724.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$452,900
61% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,724
Median List Price$599,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,000
$/Sq Ft$204
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,605
60% above US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Yalaha, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.0% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yalaha vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access83.8%
Healthcare Facilities1,072

Crime Rates: Yalaha vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Yalaha has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates28.7447°N, 81.8225°W
County FIPS12069
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 24.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.4%
8% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.60
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density237/sq mi
Total Area5.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,072
Restaurants679
Retail Stores1,126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Work from Home33.3%

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