Living in Fern Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fern Park · Census data 2020–2024
Fern Park has 7,981 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $59,428 (20% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $346,900, the median rent is $1,612/month.
Fern Park at a glance
- Population
- 7,981
- Median age
- 43.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $59,428State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $346,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,612/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fern Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fern Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fern Park the median home value is $346,900, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,612 per month, which is 45.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,810 a month in housing costs.
Fern Park median household income
The median household income in Fern Park is $59,428 and the income per person is $42,248. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fern Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,844
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.19
Fern Park demographics
- Population
- 7,981
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 3,587
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fern Park ›
Education in Fern Park
36.2% of adults 25 and older in Fern Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fern Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Fern Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Casselberry | 30,135 | $62,447 | $299,200 | $1,674 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Winter Park | 30,274 | $105,724 | $731,400 | $1,738 |
| Longwood | 16,337 | $78,548 | $354,300 | $1,755 |
| Eatonville | 2,290 | $32,768 | $204,200 | $1,289 |
| Goldenrod | 12,878 | $67,563 | $358,700 | $1,734 |
| Fairview Shores | 11,844 | $62,414 | $354,000 | $1,296 |
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What is the median household income in Fern Park, FL?
The median household income in Fern Park is $59,428, 20% 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 Fern Park?
The median home value in Fern Park is $346,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fern Park?
The median gross rent in Fern Park is $1,612 per month, about 45.3% of household income.
Is Fern Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Fern Park?
The median age in Fern Park is 43.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fern Park?
The average commute to work in Fern Park is 25 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fern Park?
The unemployment rate in Fern Park is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fern Park?
36.2% of adults in Fern Park 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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