Living in Christmas, Florida

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Christmas · Census data 2020–2024

Christmas has 1,696 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $73,224 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $299,300.

Christmas at a glance

Population
1,696
Median age
48.9State: 42.6
Median household income
$73,224State: $74,568
Median home value
$299,300State: $359,000
Homeowners
84.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Average commute
29 min

Is Christmas a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.

The weather is best in February to April and November.

Cost of living in Christmas

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Christmas the median home value is $299,300, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Christmas$299,300
Florida$359,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Florida$1,669
United States$1,413

Christmas median household income

The median household income in Christmas is $73,224 and the income per person is $41,723. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).

Median household income

Christmas$73,224
Florida$74,568
United States$80,734

Housing in Christmas: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
689
Owner-occupied
84.9%
Renter-occupied
15.1%
Vacant
3.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
2.54

Christmas demographics

Population
1,696
Median age
48.9
Under 18
23.1%
65 and older
16.9%
Households
667
Foreign-born
15.4%
Veterans
8.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Hispanic or Latino15.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Christmas ›

Education in Christmas

31.7% of adults 25 and older in Christmas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Christmas31.7%
Florida34.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Christmas

Unemployment rate
1.6%State: 4.8%
Average commute
29 minState: 28 min
Work from home
6.7%
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.7%
Homes with broadband
86.4%

Christmas vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Christmas1,696$73,224$299,300—
Bithlo10,486$92,441$377,500$1,388
Wedgefield8,851$120,156$456,400$3,072
Chuluota2,187$97,688$362,100$1,693
Titusville49,385$66,192$266,600$1,334
Alafaya92,449$100,950$425,500$1,999
Mims7,610$59,005$235,700$1,250
University41,902$59,852$298,900$1,445
Port St. John25,120$87,736$281,300$1,771

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Christmas ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Christmas: FAQ

What is the median household income in Christmas, FL?

The median household income in Christmas is $73,224, about the same as 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 Christmas?

The median home value in Christmas is $299,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.

Is Christmas, FL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.

What is the median age in Christmas?

The median age in Christmas is 48.9 years (Florida: 42.6).

How long is the commute in Christmas?

The average commute to work in Christmas is 29 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Christmas?

The unemployment rate in Christmas is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Christmas?

31.7% of adults in Christmas 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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