Living in Inverness Highlands South, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inverness Highlands South · Census data 2020–2024
Inverness Highlands South has 7,449 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $60,750 (19% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $216,800, the median rent is $1,289/month.
Inverness Highlands South at a glance
- Population
- 7,449
- Median age
- 46.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $60,750State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $216,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,289/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Inverness Highlands South a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Inverness Highlands South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inverness Highlands South the median home value is $216,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,289 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
Inverness Highlands South median household income
The median household income in Inverness Highlands South is $60,750 and the income per person is $31,324. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Inverness Highlands South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,425
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.37
Inverness Highlands South demographics
- Population
- 7,449
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 3,145
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inverness Highlands South ›
Education in Inverness Highlands South
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Inverness Highlands South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inverness Highlands South
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Inverness Highlands South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Highlands South | 7,449 | $60,750 | $216,800 | $1,289 |
| Inverness | 7,770 | $43,523 | $203,000 | $975 |
| Inverness Highlands North | 2,830 | $63,281 | $212,700 | $2,557 |
| Floral City | 5,437 | $62,025 | $232,000 | $617 |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
| Lecanto | 7,398 | $56,215 | $316,900 | $1,304 |
| Istachatta | 115 | $43,750 | — | — |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
| Sugarmill Woods | 10,782 | $71,426 | $332,600 | $1,276 |
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What is the median household income in Inverness Highlands South, FL?
The median household income in Inverness Highlands South is $60,750, 19% 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 Inverness Highlands South?
The median home value in Inverness Highlands South is $216,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Inverness Highlands South?
The median gross rent in Inverness Highlands South is $1,289 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Inverness Highlands South, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Inverness Highlands South?
The median age in Inverness Highlands South is 46.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Inverness Highlands South?
The average commute to work in Inverness Highlands South is 31 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inverness Highlands South?
The unemployment rate in Inverness Highlands South is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inverness Highlands South?
14.8% of adults in Inverness Highlands South 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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