Living in Fort White, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort White · Census data 2020–2024
Fort White has 531 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $53,750 (28% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $220,800, the median rent is $943/month.
Fort White is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fort White at a glance
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 40.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $220,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $943/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fort White a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fort White
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort White the median home value is $220,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Fort White median household income
The median household income in Fort White is $53,750 and the income per person is $25,384. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fort White: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 257
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.32
Fort White demographics
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort White ›
Education in Fort White
17% of adults 25 and older in Fort White have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort White
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Fort White vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort White | 531 | $53,750 | $220,800 | $943 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
| Alachua | 10,743 | $83,464 | $299,200 | $1,284 |
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
| Lake City | 12,515 | $56,472 | $184,900 | $1,040 |
| Watertown | 3,068 | $41,466 | $114,100 | $851 |
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What is the median household income in Fort White, FL?
The median household income in Fort White is $53,750, 28% 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 Fort White?
The median home value in Fort White is $220,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fort White?
The median gross rent in Fort White is $943 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Fort White, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Fort White?
The median age in Fort White is 40.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fort White?
The average commute to work in Fort White is 24 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort White?
The unemployment rate in Fort White is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort White?
17% of adults in Fort White 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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