Living in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altamonte Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Altamonte Springs has 46,116 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $64,070 (14% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $293,000, the median rent is $1,740/month.
Altamonte Springs at a glance
- Population
- 46,116
- Median age
- 36.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $64,070State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $293,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,740/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Altamonte Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Altamonte Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altamonte Springs the median home value is $293,000, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,740 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,826 a month in housing costs.
Altamonte Springs median household income
The median household income in Altamonte Springs is $64,070 and the income per person is $37,477. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Altamonte Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,821
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.19
Altamonte Springs demographics
- Population
- 46,116
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 20,871
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altamonte Springs ›
Education in Altamonte Springs
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Altamonte Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altamonte Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Altamonte Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Eatonville | 2,290 | $32,768 | $204,200 | $1,289 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
| Wekiwa Springs | 23,915 | $116,596 | $453,600 | $1,974 |
| Longwood | 16,337 | $78,548 | $354,300 | $1,755 |
| Fairview Shores | 11,844 | $62,414 | $354,000 | $1,296 |
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What is the median household income in Altamonte Springs, FL?
The median household income in Altamonte Springs is $64,070, 14% lower 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 Altamonte Springs?
The median home value in Altamonte Springs is $293,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Altamonte Springs?
The median gross rent in Altamonte Springs is $1,740 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Altamonte Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Altamonte Springs?
The median age in Altamonte Springs is 36.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Altamonte Springs?
The average commute to work in Altamonte Springs is 26 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altamonte Springs?
The unemployment rate in Altamonte Springs is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altamonte Springs?
38.5% of adults in Altamonte Springs 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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