Living in Bagdad, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bagdad · Census data 2020–2024
Bagdad has 4,466 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $82,034 (10% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $227,900, the median rent is $945/month.
Bagdad at a glance
- Population
- 4,466
- Median age
- 40.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $82,034State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $227,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bagdad a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bagdad
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bagdad the median home value is $227,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,411 a month in housing costs.
Bagdad median household income
The median household income in Bagdad is $82,034 and the income per person is $40,297. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bagdad: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,801
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.51
Bagdad demographics
- Population
- 4,466
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 1,773
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bagdad ›
Education in Bagdad
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Bagdad have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bagdad
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Bagdad vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdad | 4,466 | $82,034 | $227,900 | $945 |
| Milton | 10,733 | $76,301 | $233,100 | $1,455 |
| Pea Ridge | 3,560 | $59,628 | $220,800 | $1,252 |
| Avalon | 886 | $88,125 | $280,600 | $1,679 |
| Mulat | 307 | $151,042 | $415,700 | — |
| East Milton | 14,783 | $64,904 | $212,900 | $1,157 |
| Point Baker | 3,976 | $64,769 | $213,000 | $1,145 |
| Pace | 26,282 | $80,701 | $293,800 | $1,282 |
| Roeville | 629 | $90,928 | $306,400 | $897 |
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What is the median household income in Bagdad, FL?
The median household income in Bagdad is $82,034, 10% 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 Bagdad?
The median home value in Bagdad is $227,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bagdad?
The median gross rent in Bagdad is $945 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Bagdad, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Bagdad?
The median age in Bagdad is 40.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bagdad?
The average commute to work in Bagdad is 30 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bagdad?
The unemployment rate in Bagdad is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bagdad?
27.1% of adults in Bagdad 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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