Living in Apopka, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apopka · Census data 2020–2024
Apopka has 58,232 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $96,884 (30% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $394,900, the median rent is $1,969/month.
Apopka at a glance
- Population
- 58,232
- Median age
- 38.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $96,884State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $394,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,969/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Apopka a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Apopka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apopka the median home value is $394,900, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,969 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,046 a month in housing costs.
Apopka median household income
The median household income in Apopka is $96,884 and the income per person is $39,625. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Apopka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,183
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.00
Apopka demographics
- Population
- 58,232
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 19,324
- Foreign-born
- 21.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apopka ›
Education in Apopka
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Apopka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apopka
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Apopka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka | 58,232 | $96,884 | $394,900 | $1,969 |
| Zellwood | 3,228 | $70,278 | $184,000 | $1,076 |
| South Apopka | 7,300 | $61,151 | $280,500 | $1,088 |
| Clarcona | 3,850 | $41,861 | $317,800 | $1,091 |
| Paradise Heights | 877 | $53,511 | — | $1,523 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Wekiwa Springs | 23,915 | $116,596 | $453,600 | $1,974 |
| Mount Plymouth | 4,604 | $90,041 | $323,700 | $1,164 |
| Tangerine | 4,326 | $105,509 | $435,200 | $2,153 |
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What is the median household income in Apopka, FL?
The median household income in Apopka is $96,884, 30% 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 Apopka?
The median home value in Apopka is $394,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Apopka?
The median gross rent in Apopka is $1,969 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Apopka, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Apopka?
The median age in Apopka is 38.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Apopka?
The average commute to work in Apopka is 31 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apopka?
The unemployment rate in Apopka is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apopka?
38.8% of adults in Apopka 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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