Living in Frostproof, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frostproof · Census data 2020–2024
Frostproof has 3,346 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $42,000 (44% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $150,500, the median rent is $697/month.
Frostproof at a glance
- Population
- 3,346
- Median age
- 55.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $42,000State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $150,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $697/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Frostproof a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Frostproof
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frostproof the median home value is $150,500, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
Frostproof median household income
The median household income in Frostproof is $42,000 and the income per person is $24,640. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Frostproof: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,962
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 28.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.35
Frostproof demographics
- Population
- 3,346
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 1,400
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frostproof ›
Education in Frostproof
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Frostproof have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frostproof
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Frostproof vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostproof | 3,346 | $42,000 | $150,500 | $697 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 377 | $118,125 | $270,000 | — |
| Babson Park | 1,093 | $48,177 | $211,100 | — |
| Crooked Lake Park | 2,641 | $60,395 | $198,000 | $1,666 |
| Highland Park | 282 | $93,750 | $374,100 | — |
| Indian Lake Estates | 984 | $69,007 | $233,100 | — |
| Avon Park | 10,057 | $36,485 | $144,700 | $921 |
| Alturas | 4,581 | $70,231 | $165,800 | $1,017 |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | $56,347 | $239,300 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in Frostproof, FL?
The median household income in Frostproof is $42,000, 44% 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 Frostproof?
The median home value in Frostproof is $150,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Frostproof?
The median gross rent in Frostproof is $697 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Frostproof, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Frostproof?
The median age in Frostproof is 55.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Frostproof?
The average commute to work in Frostproof is 25 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frostproof?
The unemployment rate in Frostproof is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frostproof?
16.9% of adults in Frostproof 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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