Living in Holden Lakes, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holden Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Holden Lakes has 3,522 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $70,809 (5% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $387,500, the median rent is $1,303/month.
Holden Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 3,522
- Median age
- 52.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,809State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $387,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,303/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Holden Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Holden Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holden Lakes the median home value is $387,500, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,303 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,731 a month in housing costs.
Holden Lakes median household income
The median household income in Holden Lakes is $70,809 and the income per person is $41,683. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Holden Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,774
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.14
Holden Lakes demographics
- Population
- 3,522
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 6.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 1,439
- Foreign-born
- 23.3%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holden Lakes ›
Education in Holden Lakes
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Holden Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holden Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Holden Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Lakes | 3,522 | $70,809 | $387,500 | $1,303 |
| Holden Heights | 3,286 | $48,750 | $195,700 | $1,273 |
| Edgewood | 2,758 | $81,481 | $501,800 | $1,487 |
| Oak Ridge | 23,364 | $54,685 | $280,200 | $1,466 |
| Sky Lake | 8,116 | $70,203 | $280,400 | $1,953 |
| Pine Castle | 10,371 | $49,761 | $331,800 | $1,361 |
| Conway | 12,928 | $87,405 | $405,800 | $1,682 |
| Belle Isle | 7,444 | $104,559 | $526,600 | $1,452 |
| Tangelo Park | 2,404 | $68,076 | $235,400 | $1,435 |
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What is the median household income in Holden Lakes, FL?
The median household income in Holden Lakes is $70,809, 5% 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 Holden Lakes?
The median home value in Holden Lakes is $387,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Holden Lakes?
The median gross rent in Holden Lakes is $1,303 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Holden Lakes, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Holden Lakes?
The median age in Holden Lakes is 52.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Holden Lakes?
The average commute to work in Holden Lakes is 25 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holden Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Holden Lakes is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holden Lakes?
30.7% of adults in Holden Lakes 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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