Living in Florida City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florida City · Census data 2020–2024
Florida City has 12,943 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $47,482 (36% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $399,200, the median rent is $1,362/month.
Florida City at a glance
- Population
- 12,943
- Median age
- 32State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $47,482State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $399,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,362/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Florida City a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Florida median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Florida City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florida City the median home value is $399,200, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,362 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,153 a month in housing costs.
Florida City median household income
The median household income in Florida City is $47,482 and the income per person is $20,722. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Florida City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,283
- Owner-occupied
- 31.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.8%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.17
Florida City demographics
- Population
- 12,943
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 4,081
- Foreign-born
- 37.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florida City ›
Education in Florida City
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Florida City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florida City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Florida City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida City | 12,943 | $47,482 | $399,200 | $1,362 |
| Homestead | 82,807 | $65,423 | $380,000 | $1,674 |
| Leisure City | 27,808 | $41,977 | $375,100 | $1,723 |
| Homestead Base | 1,125 | $7,969 | — | — |
| Naranja | 15,796 | $53,984 | $372,100 | $1,713 |
| Princeton | 42,625 | $83,426 | $426,900 | $1,647 |
| Goulds | 14,425 | $61,735 | $481,200 | $1,423 |
| South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $407,100 | $1,605 |
| Richmond West | 35,593 | $101,970 | $489,100 | $2,644 |
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What is the median household income in Florida City, FL?
The median household income in Florida City is $47,482, 36% 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 Florida City?
The median home value in Florida City is $399,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Florida City?
The median gross rent in Florida City is $1,362 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is Florida City, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Florida median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
What is the median age in Florida City?
The median age in Florida City is 32 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Florida City?
The average commute to work in Florida City is 36 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florida City?
The unemployment rate in Florida City is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florida City?
11.3% of adults in Florida City 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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