Living in Archer, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Archer · Census data 2020–2024
Archer has 958 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $41,058 (45% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $184,800, the median rent is $913/month.
Archer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Archer at a glance
- Population
- 958
- Median age
- 44State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $41,058State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $184,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Archer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 38.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Archer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Archer the median home value is $184,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Archer median household income
The median household income in Archer is $41,058 and the income per person is $40,663. 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Archer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 543
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.11
Archer demographics
- Population
- 958
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 453
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Archer ›
Education in Archer
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Archer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Archer
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Archer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Newberry | 7,865 | $89,552 | $288,100 | $2,100 |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
| Micanopy | 747 | $74,038 | $233,200 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Archer, FL?
The median household income in Archer is $41,058, 45% 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 Archer?
The median home value in Archer is $184,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Archer?
The median gross rent in Archer is $913 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Archer, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 38.1%.
What is the median age in Archer?
The median age in Archer is 44 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Archer?
The average commute to work in Archer is 28 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Archer?
The unemployment rate in Archer is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Archer?
23.5% of adults in Archer 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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