Living in Astor, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Astor · Census data 2020–2024
Astor has 1,391 residents with a median age of 59.6. The median household income is $56,979 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $116,000, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Astor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Astor at a glance
- Population
- 1,391
- Median age
- 59.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,979State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $116,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Astor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Astor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Astor the median home value is $116,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.
Astor median household income
The median household income in Astor is $56,979 and the income per person is $37,772. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Astor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,088
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 29.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.82
Astor demographics
- Population
- 1,391
- Median age
- 59.6
- Under 18
- 1.3%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 764
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Astor ›
Education in Astor
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Astor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Astor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Astor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astor | 1,391 | $56,979 | $116,000 | $1,055 |
| Pierson | 1,327 | $56,667 | $287,500 | — |
| De Leon Springs | 2,687 | $57,250 | $298,000 | $1,052 |
| Seville | 1,014 | $143,368 | $418,300 | — |
| Lake Kathryn | 1,024 | $50,379 | $80,700 | $946 |
| Paisley | 757 | $82,750 | $206,400 | — |
| West DeLand | 3,632 | $76,386 | $273,500 | $1,238 |
| North DeLand | 1,102 | $67,488 | $235,200 | $1,297 |
| Pine Lakes | 1,437 | $77,785 | $79,600 | $1,103 |
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What is the median household income in Astor, FL?
The median household income in Astor is $56,979, 24% 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 Astor?
The median home value in Astor is $116,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Astor?
The median gross rent in Astor is $1,055 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Astor, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Astor?
The median age in Astor is 59.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Astor?
The average commute to work in Astor is 41 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Astor?
The unemployment rate in Astor is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Astor?
13.6% of adults in Astor 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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