Living in Beacon Square, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beacon Square · Census data 2020–2024
Beacon Square has 7,895 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $56,650 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $172,100, the median rent is $1,368/month.
Beacon Square at a glance
- Population
- 7,895
- Median age
- 44.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,650State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $172,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,368/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Beacon Square a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Beacon Square
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beacon Square the median home value is $172,100, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,368 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,528 a month in housing costs.
Beacon Square median household income
The median household income in Beacon Square is $56,650 and the income per person is $30,936. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Beacon Square: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,217
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.32
Beacon Square demographics
- Population
- 7,895
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 3,403
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beacon Square ›
Education in Beacon Square
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Beacon Square have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beacon Square
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Beacon Square vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Square | 7,895 | $56,650 | $172,100 | $1,368 |
| Key Vista | 1,418 | $75,114 | $375,700 | — |
| Elfers | 15,006 | $56,054 | $202,300 | $1,437 |
| Holiday | 22,785 | $48,186 | $170,100 | $1,239 |
| New Port Richey | 17,425 | $47,606 | $183,100 | $1,193 |
| Tarpon Springs | 25,791 | $79,529 | $340,700 | $1,298 |
| Port Richey | 3,364 | $51,121 | $293,100 | $1,027 |
| New Port Richey East | 11,939 | $46,641 | $220,700 | $1,156 |
| Jasmine Estates | 23,571 | $50,718 | $199,500 | $1,457 |
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What is the median household income in Beacon Square, FL?
The median household income in Beacon Square is $56,650, 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 Beacon Square?
The median home value in Beacon Square is $172,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Beacon Square?
The median gross rent in Beacon Square is $1,368 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Beacon Square, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Beacon Square?
The median age in Beacon Square is 44.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Beacon Square?
The average commute to work in Beacon Square is 29 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beacon Square?
The unemployment rate in Beacon Square is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beacon Square?
17.2% of adults in Beacon Square 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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