Living in Gonzalez, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gonzalez · Census data 2020–2024
Gonzalez has 14,458 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $82,062 (10% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $278,300, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Gonzalez at a glance
- Population
- 14,458
- Median age
- 38.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $82,062State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $278,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Gonzalez a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Gonzalez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gonzalez the median home value is $278,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,803 a month in housing costs.
Gonzalez median household income
The median household income in Gonzalez is $82,062 and the income per person is $39,990. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Gonzalez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,714
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.66
Gonzalez demographics
- Population
- 14,458
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 5,436
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gonzalez ›
Education in Gonzalez
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Gonzalez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gonzalez
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Gonzalez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalez | 14,458 | $82,062 | $278,300 | $1,250 |
| Ensley | 23,760 | $59,084 | $222,000 | $1,378 |
| Pace | 26,282 | $80,701 | $293,800 | $1,282 |
| Ferry Pass | 30,053 | $61,689 | $260,100 | $1,383 |
| Wallace | 4,202 | $116,496 | $400,700 | $1,411 |
| Molino | 1,447 | $74,753 | $225,200 | $529 |
| Brent | 23,813 | $49,167 | $159,900 | $1,161 |
| Bellview | 26,488 | $69,890 | $205,300 | $1,344 |
| Mulat | 307 | $151,042 | $415,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gonzalez, FL?
The median household income in Gonzalez is $82,062, 10% 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 Gonzalez?
The median home value in Gonzalez is $278,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Gonzalez?
The median gross rent in Gonzalez is $1,250 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Gonzalez, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Gonzalez?
The median age in Gonzalez is 38.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Gonzalez?
The average commute to work in Gonzalez is 23 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gonzalez?
The unemployment rate in Gonzalez is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gonzalez?
29.8% of adults in Gonzalez 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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