Living in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howey-in-the-Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Howey-in-the-Hills has 2,153 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $95,833 (29% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $387,200, the median rent is $1,632/month.
Howey-in-the-Hills at a glance
- Population
- 2,153
- Median age
- 48.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $95,833State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $387,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,632/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Howey-in-the-Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Howey-in-the-Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howey-in-the-Hills the median home value is $387,200, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,632 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,044 a month in housing costs.
Howey-in-the-Hills median household income
The median household income in Howey-in-the-Hills is $95,833 and the income per person is $41,724. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Howey-in-the-Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 919
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.59
Howey-in-the-Hills demographics
- Population
- 2,153
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 832
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howey-in-the-Hills ›
Education in Howey-in-the-Hills
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Howey-in-the-Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howey-in-the-Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Howey-in-the-Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 2,153 | $95,833 | $387,200 | $1,632 |
| Astatula | 2,559 | $72,063 | $257,300 | $1,147 |
| Yalaha | 1,404 | $121,027 | $489,400 | — |
| Groveland | 22,012 | $100,226 | $365,800 | $1,732 |
| Tavares | 20,463 | $58,886 | $254,500 | $1,496 |
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | $228,600 | $1,258 |
| Okahumpka | 449 | $152,813 | $405,600 | — |
| Minneola | 16,598 | $110,902 | $420,800 | $2,073 |
| Silver Lake | 2,350 | $78,601 | $421,600 | $1,276 |
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What is the median household income in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL?
The median household income in Howey-in-the-Hills is $95,833, 29% 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 Howey-in-the-Hills?
The median home value in Howey-in-the-Hills is $387,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Howey-in-the-Hills?
The median gross rent in Howey-in-the-Hills is $1,632 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is Howey-in-the-Hills, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Howey-in-the-Hills?
The median age in Howey-in-the-Hills is 48.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Howey-in-the-Hills?
The average commute to work in Howey-in-the-Hills is 32 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howey-in-the-Hills?
The unemployment rate in Howey-in-the-Hills is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howey-in-the-Hills?
35.7% of adults in Howey-in-the-Hills 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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