Living in Cheval, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cheval · Census data 2020–2024
Cheval has 13,969 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $101,907 (37% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $525,700, the median rent is $1,442/month.
Cheval at a glance
- Population
- 13,969
- Median age
- 39.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $101,907State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $525,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,442/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Cheval a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Cheval
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cheval the median home value is $525,700, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,839 a month in housing costs.
Cheval median household income
The median household income in Cheval is $101,907 and the income per person is $53,301. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cheval: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,276
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.67
Cheval demographics
- Population
- 13,969
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 5,232
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cheval ›
Education in Cheval
55.3% of adults 25 and older in Cheval have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cheval
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Cheval vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval | 13,969 | $101,907 | $525,700 | $1,442 |
| Northdale | 25,710 | $94,926 | $418,900 | $1,797 |
| Odessa | 8,381 | $117,806 | $497,100 | $1,909 |
| Lutz | 27,106 | $120,031 | $486,500 | $1,823 |
| Lake Magdalene | 32,083 | $75,594 | $371,800 | $1,434 |
| Land O' Lakes | 38,910 | $98,568 | $377,400 | $2,045 |
| Keystone | 25,858 | $161,056 | $653,500 | $2,238 |
| Citrus Park | 28,804 | $93,457 | $385,000 | $1,891 |
| Carrollwood | 36,725 | $81,959 | $384,600 | $1,715 |
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Cheval ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cheval: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cheval, FL?
The median household income in Cheval is $101,907, 37% 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 Cheval?
The median home value in Cheval is $525,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cheval?
The median gross rent in Cheval is $1,442 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Cheval, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cheval?
The median age in Cheval is 39.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cheval?
The average commute to work in Cheval is 28 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cheval?
The unemployment rate in Cheval is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cheval?
55.3% of adults in Cheval 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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