Living in Horizon West, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Horizon West · Census data 2020–2024
Horizon West has 67,416 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $127,335 (71% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $562,200, the median rent is $2,464/month.
Horizon West at a glance
- Population
- 67,416
- Median age
- 35.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $127,335State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $562,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,464/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Horizon West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Horizon West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Horizon West the median home value is $562,200, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,464 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,602 a month in housing costs.
Horizon West median household income
The median household income in Horizon West is $127,335 and the income per person is $52,934. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Horizon West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,809
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2014
- Average household size
- 3.10
Horizon West demographics
- Population
- 67,416
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 21,758
- Foreign-born
- 26.9%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Horizon West ›
Education in Horizon West
57.6% of adults 25 and older in Horizon West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Horizon West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.3%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Horizon West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon West | 67,416 | $127,335 | $562,200 | $2,464 |
| Lake Butler | 17,125 | $182,500 | $930,500 | $2,487 |
| Bay Hill | 4,512 | $127,763 | $786,400 | $2,321 |
| Tildenville | 183 | $71,589 | $555,100 | — |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
| Windermere | 3,086 | $177,778 | $987,500 | $3,107 |
| Doctor Phillips | 12,984 | $103,950 | $529,900 | $2,393 |
| Oakland | 3,646 | $152,195 | $557,500 | $2,308 |
| Four Corners | 65,048 | $72,879 | $351,800 | $1,847 |
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What is the median household income in Horizon West, FL?
The median household income in Horizon West is $127,335, 71% 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 Horizon West?
The median home value in Horizon West is $562,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Horizon West?
The median gross rent in Horizon West is $2,464 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Horizon West, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Horizon West?
The median age in Horizon West is 35.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Horizon West?
The average commute to work in Horizon West is 27 minutes; 31.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Horizon West?
The unemployment rate in Horizon West is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Horizon West?
57.6% of adults in Horizon West 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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