Living in Harlem Heights, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlem Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Harlem Heights has 1,122 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $57,014 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $196,300, the median rent is $1,478/month.
Harlem Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harlem Heights at a glance
- Population
- 1,122
- Median age
- 42.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,014State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $196,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,478/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Harlem Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Harlem Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlem Heights the median home value is $196,300, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,478 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,381 a month in housing costs.
Harlem Heights median household income
The median household income in Harlem Heights is $57,014 and the income per person is $52,305. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Harlem Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 852
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.72
Harlem Heights demographics
- Population
- 1,122
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 654
- Foreign-born
- 38.9%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlem Heights ›
Education in Harlem Heights
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Harlem Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlem Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Harlem Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
| Iona | 13,631 | $66,827 | $322,800 | $1,913 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| McGregor | 8,490 | $104,788 | $467,600 | $1,762 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
| Whiskey Creek | 5,371 | $104,476 | $379,600 | $1,814 |
| Punta Rassa | 1,335 | $91,000 | $589,800 | $2,771 |
| Pine Manor | 3,660 | $45,697 | $273,800 | $1,171 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,513 | $91,291 | $642,400 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Harlem Heights, FL?
The median household income in Harlem Heights is $57,014, 24% 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 Harlem Heights?
The median home value in Harlem Heights is $196,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Harlem Heights?
The median gross rent in Harlem Heights is $1,478 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Harlem Heights, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Harlem Heights?
The median age in Harlem Heights is 42.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Harlem Heights?
The average commute to work in Harlem Heights is 24 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlem Heights?
The unemployment rate in Harlem Heights is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlem Heights?
22.5% of adults in Harlem Heights 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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