Living in Harlem, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlem · Census data 2020–2024
Harlem has 2,420 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $46,038 (38% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $56,200, the median rent is $963/month.
Harlem at a glance
- Population
- 2,420
- Median age
- 29.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $46,038State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $56,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $963/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Harlem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Harlem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlem the median home value is $56,200, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Harlem median household income
The median household income in Harlem is $46,038 and the income per person is $17,913. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Harlem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 987
- Owner-occupied
- 38.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.6%
- Vacant
- 22.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.17
Harlem demographics
- Population
- 2,420
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 35.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 764
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlem ›
Education in Harlem
1.5% of adults 25 and older in Harlem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlem
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
Harlem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem | 2,420 | $46,038 | $56,200 | $963 |
| Clewiston | 7,348 | $57,222 | $239,200 | $763 |
| Montura | 4,121 | $34,617 | $124,400 | $1,113 |
| Moore Haven | 2,131 | $40,094 | $104,700 | $861 |
| South Bay | 5,102 | $51,417 | $142,300 | $1,085 |
| Pioneer | 868 | $64,015 | $337,500 | — |
| Belle Glade | 16,972 | $48,001 | $163,100 | $898 |
| Pahokee | 5,609 | $53,359 | $152,300 | $1,116 |
| Canal Point | 207 | $111,719 | — | $1,431 |
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What is the median household income in Harlem, FL?
The median household income in Harlem is $46,038, 38% 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?
The median home value in Harlem is $56,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Harlem?
The median gross rent in Harlem is $963 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Harlem, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Harlem?
The median age in Harlem is 29.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Harlem?
The average commute to work in Harlem is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlem?
The unemployment rate in Harlem is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlem?
1.5% of adults in Harlem 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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