Living in Century, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Century · Census data 2020–2024
Century has 1,826 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $27,609 (63% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $68,700, the median rent is $716/month.
Century at a glance
- Population
- 1,826
- Median age
- 39.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $27,609State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $68,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $716/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Century a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Century
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Century the median home value is $68,700, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $716 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Century median household income
The median household income in Century is $27,609 and the income per person is $19,621. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Century: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 879
- Owner-occupied
- 49.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.8%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.30
Century demographics
- Population
- 1,826
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 752
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Century ›
Education in Century
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Century have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Century
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Century vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century | 1,826 | $27,609 | $68,700 | $716 |
| Flomaton | 1,535 | $42,708 | $111,200 | $742 |
| Brownsdale | 378 | $90,789 | $289,600 | — |
| Pollard | 147 | $75,278 | $81,700 | — |
| Jay | 796 | $48,359 | $150,800 | $1,117 |
| Pine Level | 248 | $69,688 | $236,400 | — |
| Mount Carmel | 280 | $170,833 | $407,100 | — |
| Chumuckla | 681 | $109,708 | $293,200 | $747 |
| Whitfield | 599 | $65,156 | $206,000 | — |
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Century ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Century: FAQ
What is the median household income in Century, FL?
The median household income in Century is $27,609, 63% 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 Century?
The median home value in Century is $68,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Century?
The median gross rent in Century is $716 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Century, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Century?
The median age in Century is 39.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Century?
The average commute to work in Century is 31 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Century?
The unemployment rate in Century is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Century?
5.3% of adults in Century 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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