Living in Jacob City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacob City · Census data 2020–2024
Jacob City has 230 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $37,917 (49% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $62,500, the median rent is $798/month.
Jacob City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jacob City at a glance
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 53.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $37,917State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $62,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $798/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jacob City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jacob City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacob City the median home value is $62,500, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Jacob City median household income
The median household income in Jacob City is $37,917 and the income per person is $21,338. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Jacob City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.77
Jacob City demographics
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacob City ›
Education in Jacob City
1% of adults 25 and older in Jacob City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacob City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.5%
Jacob City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob City | 230 | $37,917 | $62,500 | $798 |
| Campbellton | 217 | $50,208 | $77,100 | $1,125 |
| Cottondale | 822 | $36,959 | $79,200 | $1,085 |
| Graceville | 2,483 | $41,641 | $120,600 | $863 |
| Madrid | 220 | $39,750 | $122,500 | $1,000 |
| Chipley | 3,683 | $46,193 | $143,700 | $761 |
| Marianna | 7,150 | $40,414 | $98,700 | $861 |
| Alford | 354 | $49,157 | — | $785 |
| Cottonwood | 971 | $34,468 | $111,500 | $339 |
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What is the median household income in Jacob City, FL?
The median household income in Jacob City is $37,917, 49% 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 Jacob City?
The median home value in Jacob City is $62,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Jacob City?
The median gross rent in Jacob City is $798 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Jacob City, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Jacob City?
The median age in Jacob City is 53.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Jacob City?
The average commute to work in Jacob City is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacob City?
The unemployment rate in Jacob City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacob City?
1% of adults in Jacob City 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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