Living in Heathrow, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Heathrow · Census data 2020–2024
Heathrow has 6,769 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $126,250 (69% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $598,600, the median rent is $2,164/month.
Heathrow at a glance
- Population
- 6,769
- Median age
- 52.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $126,250State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $598,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,164/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Heathrow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Heathrow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heathrow the median home value is $598,600, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,164 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,778 a month in housing costs.
Heathrow median household income
The median household income in Heathrow is $126,250 and the income per person is $67,858. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Heathrow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,070
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.34
Heathrow demographics
- Population
- 6,769
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 2,890
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Heathrow ›
Education in Heathrow
68.3% of adults 25 and older in Heathrow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Heathrow
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 41.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Heathrow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 6,769 | $126,250 | $598,600 | $2,164 |
| Lake Mary | 16,860 | $109,173 | $494,900 | $2,120 |
| Longwood | 16,337 | $78,548 | $354,300 | $1,755 |
| Sanford | 63,730 | $66,891 | $309,300 | $1,609 |
| Wekiwa Springs | 23,915 | $116,596 | $453,600 | $1,974 |
| DeBary | 22,869 | $88,569 | $349,700 | $1,751 |
| Winter Springs | 38,951 | $92,574 | $378,700 | $1,867 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Casselberry | 30,135 | $62,447 | $299,200 | $1,674 |
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What is the median household income in Heathrow, FL?
The median household income in Heathrow is $126,250, 69% 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 Heathrow?
The median home value in Heathrow is $598,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Heathrow?
The median gross rent in Heathrow is $2,164 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is Heathrow, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Heathrow?
The median age in Heathrow is 52.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Heathrow?
The average commute to work in Heathrow is 26 minutes; 41.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Heathrow?
The unemployment rate in Heathrow is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Heathrow?
68.3% of adults in Heathrow 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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