Living in Kathleen, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kathleen · Census data 2020–2024
Kathleen has 7,201 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $57,097 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $203,500, the median rent is $1,247/month.
Kathleen at a glance
- Population
- 7,201
- Median age
- 35.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,097State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $203,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,247/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Kathleen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Kathleen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kathleen the median home value is $203,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Kathleen median household income
The median household income in Kathleen is $57,097 and the income per person is $23,116. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Kathleen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,519
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.07
Kathleen demographics
- Population
- 7,201
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 2,347
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kathleen ›
Education in Kathleen
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Kathleen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kathleen
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Kathleen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen | 7,201 | $57,097 | $203,500 | $1,247 |
| Lakeland | 119,961 | $64,185 | $249,400 | $1,395 |
| Crystal Springs | 1,298 | $62,375 | $142,600 | — |
| Plant City | 40,887 | $67,439 | $291,800 | $1,409 |
| Combee Settlement | 5,242 | $40,384 | $195,900 | $1,130 |
| Crystal Lake | 5,451 | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,181 |
| Zephyrhills South | 5,008 | $42,454 | $49,800 | $926 |
| Fussels Corner | 5,682 | $56,091 | $92,100 | $937 |
| Medulla | 10,985 | $70,802 | $319,800 | $1,287 |
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What is the median household income in Kathleen, FL?
The median household income in Kathleen is $57,097, 23% 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 Kathleen?
The median home value in Kathleen is $203,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Kathleen?
The median gross rent in Kathleen is $1,247 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Kathleen, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
What is the median age in Kathleen?
The median age in Kathleen is 35.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Kathleen?
The average commute to work in Kathleen is 28 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kathleen?
The unemployment rate in Kathleen is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kathleen?
11.4% of adults in Kathleen 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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