Living in Cinco Bayou, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cinco Bayou · Census data 2020–2024
Cinco Bayou has 609 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $84,688 (14% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $348,800, the median rent is $1,643/month.
Cinco Bayou is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cinco Bayou at a glance
- Population
- 609
- Median age
- 43.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $84,688State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $348,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,643/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Cinco Bayou a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Cinco Bayou
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cinco Bayou the median home value is $348,800, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,643 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,085 a month in housing costs.
Cinco Bayou median household income
The median household income in Cinco Bayou is $84,688 and the income per person is $52,732. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cinco Bayou: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 368
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.11
Cinco Bayou demographics
- Population
- 609
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 288
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cinco Bayou ›
Education in Cinco Bayou
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Cinco Bayou have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cinco Bayou
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Cinco Bayou vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 21,025 | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,307 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Wright | 27,927 | $70,195 | $306,100 | $1,621 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Mary Esther | 4,061 | $76,890 | $298,900 | $1,699 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
| Hurlburt Field | 2,951 | $61,731 | — | $2,151 |
More for people moving to Cinco Bayou
Cinco Bayou ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cinco Bayou: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cinco Bayou, FL?
The median household income in Cinco Bayou is $84,688, 14% 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 Cinco Bayou?
The median home value in Cinco Bayou is $348,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cinco Bayou?
The median gross rent in Cinco Bayou is $1,643 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Cinco Bayou, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Cinco Bayou?
The median age in Cinco Bayou is 43.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cinco Bayou?
The average commute to work in Cinco Bayou is 18 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cinco Bayou?
The unemployment rate in Cinco Bayou is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cinco Bayou?
39.8% of adults in Cinco Bayou 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.
Last updated: