Living in DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeFuniak Springs · Census data 2020–2024
DeFuniak Springs has 6,532 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $54,512 (27% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $201,400, the median rent is $1,024/month.
DeFuniak Springs at a glance
- Population
- 6,532
- Median age
- 31.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $54,512State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $201,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,024/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is DeFuniak Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 15.3%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in DeFuniak Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeFuniak Springs the median home value is $201,400, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,445 a month in housing costs.
DeFuniak Springs median household income
The median household income in DeFuniak Springs is $54,512 and the income per person is $24,971. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in DeFuniak Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,624
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.66
DeFuniak Springs demographics
- Population
- 6,532
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,371
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeFuniak Springs ›
Education in DeFuniak Springs
16.7% of adults 25 and older in DeFuniak Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeFuniak Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 15.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
DeFuniak Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeFuniak Springs | 6,532 | $54,512 | $201,400 | $1,024 |
| Ponce de Leon | 780 | $77,798 | $123,800 | — |
| Freeport | 6,689 | $91,985 | $407,800 | $1,859 |
| Westville | 253 | $73,750 | $102,200 | $669 |
| Caryville | 309 | $62,292 | — | $682 |
| Paxton | 686 | $61,136 | $171,200 | $860 |
| Ebro | 229 | $78,036 | $191,700 | $967 |
| Niceville | 16,544 | $102,409 | $423,500 | $1,749 |
| Lockhart | 359 | $33,750 | $68,300 | $707 |
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What is the median household income in DeFuniak Springs, FL?
The median household income in DeFuniak Springs is $54,512, 27% 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 DeFuniak Springs?
The median home value in DeFuniak Springs is $201,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in DeFuniak Springs?
The median gross rent in DeFuniak Springs is $1,024 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is DeFuniak Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 15.3%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in DeFuniak Springs?
The median age in DeFuniak Springs is 31.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in DeFuniak Springs?
The average commute to work in DeFuniak Springs is 26 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeFuniak Springs?
The unemployment rate in DeFuniak Springs is 15.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeFuniak Springs?
16.7% of adults in DeFuniak Springs 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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