Living in Fish Hawk, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fish Hawk · Census data 2020–2024
Fish Hawk has 26,186 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $135,271 (81% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $561,000, the median rent is $2,280/month.
Fish Hawk at a glance
- Population
- 26,186
- Median age
- 36.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $135,271State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $561,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,280/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Fish Hawk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Fish Hawk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fish Hawk the median home value is $561,000, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,280 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,943 a month in housing costs.
Fish Hawk median household income
The median household income in Fish Hawk is $135,271 and the income per person is $51,007. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fish Hawk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,230
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 3.26
Fish Hawk demographics
- Population
- 26,186
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 34.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 8,015
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fish Hawk ›
Education in Fish Hawk
55% of adults 25 and older in Fish Hawk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fish Hawk
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Fish Hawk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Hawk | 26,186 | $135,271 | $561,000 | $2,280 |
| Bloomingdale | 23,827 | $104,547 | $414,700 | $2,210 |
| Valrico | 40,239 | $104,839 | $393,700 | $1,937 |
| Riverview | 113,697 | $100,438 | $384,200 | $2,002 |
| Brandon | 119,767 | $79,685 | $339,000 | $1,784 |
| Balm | 7,181 | $114,659 | $345,300 | $2,022 |
| Progress Village | 10,450 | $88,694 | $286,900 | $2,021 |
| Dover | 3,009 | $49,693 | $248,600 | $862 |
| Gibsonton | 18,754 | $83,875 | $304,500 | $1,386 |
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What is the median household income in Fish Hawk, FL?
The median household income in Fish Hawk is $135,271, 81% higher 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 Fish Hawk?
The median home value in Fish Hawk is $561,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fish Hawk?
The median gross rent in Fish Hawk is $2,280 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Fish Hawk, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Fish Hawk?
The median age in Fish Hawk is 36.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fish Hawk?
The average commute to work in Fish Hawk is 39 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fish Hawk?
The unemployment rate in Fish Hawk is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fish Hawk?
55% of adults in Fish Hawk 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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