Living in Hosford, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hosford · Census data 2020–2024
Hosford has 982 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $97,386 (31% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $138,400, the median rent is $956/month.
Hosford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hosford at a glance
- Population
- 982
- Median age
- 28.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $97,386State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $138,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Hosford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Florida median; home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hosford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hosford the median home value is $138,400, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
Hosford median household income
The median household income in Hosford is $97,386 and the income per person is $38,825. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Hosford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 309
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.65
Hosford demographics
- Population
- 982
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 35.8%
- 65 and older
- 3.6%
- Households
- 269
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hosford ›
Education in Hosford
19% of adults 25 and older in Hosford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hosford
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Hosford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosford | 982 | $97,386 | $138,400 | $956 |
| Bristol | 1,020 | $47,689 | $118,600 | $935 |
| Lake Mystic | 601 | $60,476 | $300,000 | $850 |
| Greensboro | 949 | $47,885 | $132,500 | $735 |
| Gretna | 1,342 | $35,903 | $112,500 | $651 |
| Blountstown | 3,136 | $51,762 | $158,700 | — |
| Fort Braden | 917 | $80,272 | $164,000 | $1,034 |
| Quincy | 7,942 | $32,125 | $125,500 | $1,047 |
| Chattahoochee | 2,979 | $51,964 | $101,700 | $613 |
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What is the median household income in Hosford, FL?
The median household income in Hosford is $97,386, 31% 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 Hosford?
The median home value in Hosford is $138,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Hosford?
The median gross rent in Hosford is $956 per month, about 16.5% of household income.
Is Hosford, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Florida median; home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Hosford?
The median age in Hosford is 28.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Hosford?
The average commute to work in Hosford is 37 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hosford?
The unemployment rate in Hosford is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hosford?
19% of adults in Hosford 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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