Living in Cottondale, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cottondale · Census data 2020–2024
Cottondale has 822 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $36,959 (50% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $79,200, the median rent is $1,085/month.
Cottondale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cottondale at a glance
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 38.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $36,959State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $79,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,085/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Cottondale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Cottondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cottondale the median home value is $79,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $955 a month in housing costs.
Cottondale median household income
The median household income in Cottondale is $36,959 and the income per person is $25,277. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cottondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 425
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.31
Cottondale demographics
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 356
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cottondale ›
Education in Cottondale
12% of adults 25 and older in Cottondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cottondale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
Cottondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottondale | 822 | $36,959 | $79,200 | $1,085 |
| Alford | 354 | $49,157 | — | $785 |
| Jacob City | 230 | $37,917 | $62,500 | $798 |
| Marianna | 7,150 | $40,414 | $98,700 | $861 |
| Chipley | 3,683 | $46,193 | $143,700 | $761 |
| Campbellton | 217 | $50,208 | $77,100 | $1,125 |
| Greenwood | 803 | $46,023 | $96,400 | $907 |
| Graceville | 2,483 | $41,641 | $120,600 | $863 |
| Malone | 1,998 | $45,000 | $82,500 | $684 |
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What is the median household income in Cottondale, FL?
The median household income in Cottondale is $36,959, 50% lower 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 Cottondale?
The median home value in Cottondale is $79,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cottondale?
The median gross rent in Cottondale is $1,085 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Cottondale, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in Cottondale?
The median age in Cottondale is 38.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cottondale?
The average commute to work in Cottondale is 28 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cottondale?
The unemployment rate in Cottondale is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cottondale?
12% of adults in Cottondale 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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