Living in Conway, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conway · Census data 2020–2024
Conway has 12,928 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $87,405 (17% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $405,800, the median rent is $1,682/month.
Conway at a glance
- Population
- 12,928
- Median age
- 44.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $87,405State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $405,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,682/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Conway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Conway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conway the median home value is $405,800, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,682 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,025 a month in housing costs.
Conway median household income
The median household income in Conway is $87,405 and the income per person is $49,926. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Conway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,143
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.59
Conway demographics
- Population
- 12,928
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 4,989
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conway ›
Education in Conway
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Conway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conway
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Conway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 12,928 | $87,405 | $405,800 | $1,682 |
| Orlando | 319,758 | $72,336 | $394,100 | $1,747 |
| Belle Isle | 7,444 | $104,559 | $526,600 | $1,452 |
| Edgewood | 2,758 | $81,481 | $501,800 | $1,487 |
| Holden Lakes | 3,522 | $70,809 | $387,500 | $1,303 |
| Pine Castle | 10,371 | $49,761 | $331,800 | $1,361 |
| Azalea Park | 16,180 | $63,490 | $283,500 | $1,560 |
| Sky Lake | 8,116 | $70,203 | $280,400 | $1,953 |
| Holden Heights | 3,286 | $48,750 | $195,700 | $1,273 |
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What is the median household income in Conway, FL?
The median household income in Conway is $87,405, 17% 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 Conway?
The median home value in Conway is $405,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Conway?
The median gross rent in Conway is $1,682 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Conway, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Conway?
The median age in Conway is 44.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Conway?
The average commute to work in Conway is 27 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conway?
The unemployment rate in Conway is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conway?
41.5% of adults in Conway 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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