Living in Homeland, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homeland · Census data 2020–2024
Homeland has 363 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $70,741 (5% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $158,300, the median rent is $723/month.
Homeland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Homeland at a glance
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 49.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,741State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Homeland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Homeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homeland the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,556 a month in housing costs.
Homeland median household income
The median household income in Homeland is $70,741 and the income per person is $30,264. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Homeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 46.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.56
Homeland demographics
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homeland ›
Education in Homeland
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Homeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homeland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Homeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland | 363 | $70,741 | $158,300 | $723 |
| Fort Meade | 5,225 | $36,657 | $175,900 | $922 |
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Alturas | 4,581 | $70,231 | $165,800 | $1,017 |
| Bradley Junction | 631 | $46,875 | $184,900 | — |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Mulberry | 4,188 | $57,708 | $133,800 | $920 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
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What is the median household income in Homeland, FL?
The median household income in Homeland is $70,741, 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 Homeland?
The median home value in Homeland is $158,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Homeland?
The median gross rent in Homeland is $723 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Homeland, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Homeland?
The median age in Homeland is 49.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Homeland?
The average commute to work in Homeland is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homeland?
The unemployment rate in Homeland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homeland?
5.2% of adults in Homeland 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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