Living in Apalachicola, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apalachicola · Census data 2020–2024
Apalachicola has 2,431 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $51,875 (30% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $288,000, the median rent is $1,108/month.
Apalachicola at a glance
- Population
- 2,431
- Median age
- 52.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $288,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,108/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Apalachicola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Apalachicola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apalachicola the median home value is $288,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,739 a month in housing costs.
Apalachicola median household income
The median household income in Apalachicola is $51,875 and the income per person is $42,919. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Apalachicola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,691
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.78
Apalachicola demographics
- Population
- 2,431
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 1,366
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apalachicola ›
Education in Apalachicola
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Apalachicola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apalachicola
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Apalachicola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola | 2,431 | $51,875 | $288,000 | $1,108 |
| St. George Island | 1,133 | $137,899 | $693,000 | — |
| Eastpoint | 3,163 | $68,258 | $201,000 | $941 |
| Port St. Joe | 3,616 | $55,542 | $353,100 | $1,433 |
| Carrabelle | 2,438 | $49,792 | $217,900 | $914 |
| Mexico Beach | 1,099 | $63,864 | $466,300 | $1,951 |
| Wewahitchka | 1,884 | $43,674 | $185,800 | $825 |
| Sopchoppy | 496 | $54,643 | $250,000 | $1,097 |
| Panacea | 894 | $37,983 | $105,600 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Apalachicola, FL?
The median household income in Apalachicola is $51,875, 30% 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 Apalachicola?
The median home value in Apalachicola is $288,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Apalachicola?
The median gross rent in Apalachicola is $1,108 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Apalachicola, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Apalachicola?
The median age in Apalachicola is 52.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Apalachicola?
The average commute to work in Apalachicola is 18 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apalachicola?
The unemployment rate in Apalachicola is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apalachicola?
34.4% of adults in Apalachicola 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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