Living in Alafaya, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alafaya · Census data 2020–2024
Alafaya has 92,449 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $100,950 (35% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $425,500, the median rent is $1,999/month.
Alafaya at a glance
- Population
- 92,449
- Median age
- 37.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $100,950State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $425,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,999/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Alafaya a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Alafaya
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alafaya the median home value is $425,500, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,999 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,174 a month in housing costs.
Alafaya median household income
The median household income in Alafaya is $100,950 and the income per person is $41,632. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Alafaya: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,232
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.81
Alafaya demographics
- Population
- 92,449
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 32,866
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alafaya ›
Education in Alafaya
50% of adults 25 and older in Alafaya have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alafaya
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Alafaya vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya | 92,449 | $100,950 | $425,500 | $1,999 |
| Union Park | 10,615 | $70,000 | $324,800 | $1,473 |
| University | 41,902 | $59,852 | $298,900 | $1,445 |
| Rio Pinar | 4,985 | $99,881 | $389,500 | $2,488 |
| Azalea Park | 16,180 | $63,490 | $283,500 | $1,560 |
| Bithlo | 10,486 | $92,441 | $377,500 | $1,388 |
| Wedgefield | 8,851 | $120,156 | $456,400 | $3,072 |
| Goldenrod | 12,878 | $67,563 | $358,700 | $1,734 |
| Chuluota | 2,187 | $97,688 | $362,100 | $1,693 |
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What is the median household income in Alafaya, FL?
The median household income in Alafaya is $100,950, 35% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alafaya?
The median home value in Alafaya is $425,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Alafaya?
The median gross rent in Alafaya is $1,999 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Alafaya, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Alafaya?
The median age in Alafaya is 37.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Alafaya?
The average commute to work in Alafaya is 31 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alafaya?
The unemployment rate in Alafaya is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alafaya?
50% of adults in Alafaya have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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