Living in Lake City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake City · Census data 2020–2024
Lake City has 12,515 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $56,472 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $184,900, the median rent is $1,040/month.
Lake City at a glance
- Population
- 12,515
- Median age
- 36.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,472State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $184,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,040/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lake City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lake City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake City the median home value is $184,900, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,407 a month in housing costs.
Lake City median household income
The median household income in Lake City is $56,472 and the income per person is $29,767. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lake City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,130
- Owner-occupied
- 39.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.1%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.48
Lake City demographics
- Population
- 12,515
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 4,688
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake City ›
Education in Lake City
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Lake City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Lake City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 12,515 | $56,472 | $184,900 | $1,040 |
| Five Points | 1,097 | $63,207 | — | $1,119 |
| Watertown | 3,068 | $41,466 | $114,100 | $851 |
| White Springs | 919 | $38,229 | $84,100 | $768 |
| Fort White | 531 | $53,750 | $220,800 | $943 |
| Lake Butler | 1,601 | $49,922 | $167,800 | $774 |
| Live Oak | 6,985 | $59,375 | $160,300 | $903 |
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Lake City, FL?
The median household income in Lake City is $56,472, 24% 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 Lake City?
The median home value in Lake City is $184,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lake City?
The median gross rent in Lake City is $1,040 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Lake City, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Lake City?
The median age in Lake City is 36.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lake City?
The average commute to work in Lake City is 24 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake City?
The unemployment rate in Lake City is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake City?
23.7% of adults in Lake 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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