Living in Eagle Lake, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagle Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Eagle Lake has 3,893 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $70,523 (5% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $256,300, the median rent is $1,688/month.
Eagle Lake at a glance
- Population
- 3,893
- Median age
- 30.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,523State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $256,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Eagle Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Eagle Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagle Lake the median home value is $256,300, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,626 a month in housing costs.
Eagle Lake median household income
The median household income in Eagle Lake is $70,523 and the income per person is $33,998. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Eagle Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,435
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.18
Eagle Lake demographics
- Population
- 3,893
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 33.9%
- 65 and older
- 5.6%
- Households
- 1,226
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagle Lake ›
Education in Eagle Lake
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Eagle Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagle Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Eagle Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5,708 | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,210 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | $75,483 | $287,100 | $1,369 |
| Inwood | 7,556 | $55,540 | $142,300 | $1,230 |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Fussels Corner | 5,682 | $56,091 | $92,100 | $937 |
More for people moving to Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Eagle Lake: FAQ
What is the median household income in Eagle Lake, FL?
The median household income in Eagle Lake is $70,523, 5% 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 Eagle Lake?
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $256,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Eagle Lake?
The median gross rent in Eagle Lake is $1,688 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Eagle Lake, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Eagle Lake?
The median age in Eagle Lake is 30.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Eagle Lake?
The average commute to work in Eagle Lake is 31 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eagle Lake?
The unemployment rate in Eagle Lake is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagle Lake?
18.5% of adults in Eagle Lake 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: