Living in Chiefland, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chiefland · Census data 2020–2024
Chiefland has 1,909 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median home value is $167,700, the median rent is $845/month.
Chiefland at a glance
- Population
- 1,909
- Median age
- 41.5State: 42.6
- Median home value
- $167,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Chiefland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Chiefland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chiefland the median home value is $167,700, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,027 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Chiefland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 981
- Owner-occupied
- 39.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.9%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.19
Chiefland demographics
- Population
- 1,909
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 868
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chiefland ›
Education in Chiefland
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Chiefland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chiefland
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.4%
Chiefland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefland | 1,909 | — | $167,700 | $845 |
| Manatee Road | 2,426 | $51,708 | $155,400 | — |
| Andrews | 1,275 | $52,955 | $117,700 | $1,112 |
| Fanning Springs | 942 | $53,618 | $187,100 | $859 |
| Trenton | 2,320 | $49,350 | $183,500 | $927 |
| Otter Creek | 142 | $63,295 | $30,800 | — |
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
More for people moving to Chiefland
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What is the average home price in Chiefland?
The median home value in Chiefland is $167,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Chiefland?
The median gross rent in Chiefland is $845 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Chiefland, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Chiefland?
The median age in Chiefland is 41.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Chiefland?
The average commute to work in Chiefland is 31 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chiefland?
The unemployment rate in Chiefland is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chiefland?
11.8% of adults in Chiefland 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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