Living in Eatonville, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eatonville · Census data 2020–2024
Eatonville has 2,290 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $32,768 (56% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $204,200, the median rent is $1,289/month.
Eatonville at a glance
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 43.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $32,768State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $204,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,289/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Eatonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Eatonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eatonville the median home value is $204,200, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,289 per month, which is 48.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Eatonville median household income
The median household income in Eatonville is $32,768 and the income per person is $23,301. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Eatonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,067
- Owner-occupied
- 34%
- Renter-occupied
- 66%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.10
Eatonville demographics
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 1,001
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eatonville ›
Education in Eatonville
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Eatonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eatonville
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Eatonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville | 2,290 | $32,768 | $204,200 | $1,289 |
| Fairview Shores | 11,844 | $62,414 | $354,000 | $1,296 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Winter Park | 30,274 | $105,724 | $731,400 | $1,738 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $253,300 | $1,542 |
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What is the median household income in Eatonville, FL?
The median household income in Eatonville is $32,768, 56% 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 Eatonville?
The median home value in Eatonville is $204,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Eatonville?
The median gross rent in Eatonville is $1,289 per month, about 48.1% of household income.
Is Eatonville, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Eatonville?
The median age in Eatonville is 43.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Eatonville?
The average commute to work in Eatonville is 25 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eatonville?
The unemployment rate in Eatonville is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eatonville?
12.6% of adults in Eatonville 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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