Living in Fruitland Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitland Park · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitland Park has 8,740 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $82,656 (11% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $382,400, the median rent is $1,221/month.
Fruitland Park at a glance
- Population
- 8,740
- Median age
- 55.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $82,656State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $382,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,221/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fruitland Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fruitland Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fruitland Park the median home value is $382,400, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,221 per month, which is 47.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,966 a month in housing costs.
Fruitland Park median household income
The median household income in Fruitland Park is $82,656 and the income per person is $47,731. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fruitland Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,415
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.28
Fruitland Park demographics
- Population
- 8,740
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 35.6%
- Households
- 3,831
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitland Park ›
Education in Fruitland Park
36% of adults 25 and older in Fruitland Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitland Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.6%
Fruitland Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | $382,400 | $1,221 |
| The Villages | 83,498 | $77,622 | $400,100 | $1,397 |
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | $227,300 | $1,387 |
| Wildwood | 17,608 | $76,552 | $451,600 | $1,519 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | $405,600 | — |
| Silver Lake | 2,350 | $78,601 | $421,600 | $1,276 |
| Coleman | 705 | $54,063 | $161,800 | $957 |
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | $228,600 | $1,258 |
| Yalaha | 1,404 | $121,027 | $489,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fruitland Park, FL?
The median household income in Fruitland Park is $82,656, 11% 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 Fruitland Park?
The median home value in Fruitland Park is $382,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fruitland Park?
The median gross rent in Fruitland Park is $1,221 per month, about 47.9% of household income.
Is Fruitland Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fruitland Park?
The median age in Fruitland Park is 55.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fruitland Park?
The average commute to work in Fruitland Park is 23 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitland Park?
The unemployment rate in Fruitland Park is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitland Park?
36% of adults in Fruitland 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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