Living in Jennings, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jennings · Census data 2020–2024
Jennings has 1,164 residents with a median age of 25.7. The median household income is $23,243 (69% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $71,800, the median rent is $812/month.
Jennings is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jennings at a glance
- Population
- 1,164
- Median age
- 25.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $23,243State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $71,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Jennings a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 46.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jennings
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jennings the median home value is $71,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Jennings median household income
The median household income in Jennings is $23,243 and the income per person is $15,696. 46.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Jennings: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 385
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.38
Jennings demographics
- Population
- 1,164
- Median age
- 25.7
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 338
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jennings ›
Education in Jennings
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Jennings have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jennings
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.9%
Jennings vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings | 1,164 | $23,243 | $71,800 | $812 |
| Lake Park | 1,234 | $51,813 | $258,100 | $797 |
| Dasher | 944 | $65,703 | $207,500 | $1,008 |
| Jasper | 3,072 | $49,500 | $78,300 | $725 |
| Echols County consolidated government | 3,709 | $59,489 | $124,100 | $1,017 |
| Lee | 835 | $46,264 | $97,900 | $773 |
| Madison | 2,967 | $30,673 | $78,500 | $887 |
| Valdosta | 55,252 | $45,925 | $182,800 | $1,054 |
| Remerton | 1,280 | $26,824 | — | $932 |
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What is the median household income in Jennings, FL?
The median household income in Jennings is $23,243, 69% 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 Jennings?
The median home value in Jennings is $71,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Jennings?
The median gross rent in Jennings is $812 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Jennings, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 46.6%.
What is the median age in Jennings?
The median age in Jennings is 25.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Jennings?
The average commute to work in Jennings is 40 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jennings?
The unemployment rate in Jennings is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jennings?
6.4% of adults in Jennings 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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