Living in Buckhead Ridge, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckhead Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Buckhead Ridge has 986 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $43,167 (42% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $152,100, the median rent is $1,047/month.
Buckhead Ridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buckhead Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 61.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $43,167State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $152,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,047/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Buckhead Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Buckhead Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckhead Ridge the median home value is $152,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $932 a month in housing costs.
Buckhead Ridge median household income
The median household income in Buckhead Ridge is $43,167 and the income per person is $39,531. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Buckhead Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 977
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 48%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.94
48% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Buckhead Ridge has many vacation and second homes.
Buckhead Ridge demographics
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 2.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 508
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckhead Ridge ›
Education in Buckhead Ridge
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Buckhead Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckhead Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Buckhead Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhead Ridge | 986 | $43,167 | $152,100 | $1,047 |
| Taylor Creek | 4,457 | $38,149 | $115,400 | $1,563 |
| Okeechobee | 5,479 | $57,044 | $197,700 | $1,061 |
| Cypress Quarters | 1,697 | $38,352 | $220,000 | $1,403 |
| Moore Haven | 2,131 | $40,094 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Canal Point | 207 | $111,719 | — | $1,431 |
| Indiantown | 6,695 | $55,520 | $204,900 | $923 |
| Pahokee | 5,609 | $53,359 | $152,300 | $1,116 |
| Clewiston | 7,348 | $57,222 | $239,200 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Buckhead Ridge, FL?
The median household income in Buckhead Ridge is $43,167, 42% 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 Buckhead Ridge?
The median home value in Buckhead Ridge is $152,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Buckhead Ridge?
The median gross rent in Buckhead Ridge is $1,047 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Buckhead Ridge, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Buckhead Ridge?
The median age in Buckhead Ridge is 61.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Buckhead Ridge?
The average commute to work in Buckhead Ridge is 17 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckhead Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Buckhead Ridge is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckhead Ridge?
22.7% of adults in Buckhead Ridge 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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