Living in Lake Kerr, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Kerr · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Kerr has 1,697 residents with a median age of 63.6. The median household income is $42,411 (43% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $109,800, the median rent is $525/month.
Lake Kerr at a glance
- Population
- 1,697
- Median age
- 63.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $42,411State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $109,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Lake Kerr a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 20.9%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Lake Kerr
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Kerr the median home value is $109,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,123 a month in housing costs.
Lake Kerr median household income
The median household income in Lake Kerr is $42,411 and the income per person is $26,319. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lake Kerr: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,593
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 46.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.98
46.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Kerr has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Kerr demographics
- Population
- 1,697
- Median age
- 63.6
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 46.8%
- Households
- 857
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Kerr ›
Education in Lake Kerr
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Lake Kerr have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Kerr
- Unemployment rate
- 20.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Lake Kerr vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kerr | 1,697 | $42,411 | $109,800 | $525 |
| Welaka | 1,082 | $54,830 | $283,100 | $1,050 |
| Pomona Park | 755 | $43,317 | $159,600 | $917 |
| Seville | 1,014 | $143,368 | $418,300 | — |
| Crescent City | 1,944 | $33,971 | $192,600 | $789 |
| Interlachen | 1,923 | $47,950 | $152,500 | $802 |
| Silver Springs | 2,712 | $32,074 | $30,800 | $1,176 |
| Astor | 1,391 | $56,979 | $116,000 | $1,055 |
| Palatka | 10,650 | $32,021 | $150,500 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Kerr, FL?
The median household income in Lake Kerr is $42,411, 43% 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 Kerr?
The median home value in Lake Kerr is $109,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lake Kerr?
The median gross rent in Lake Kerr is $525 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Lake Kerr, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 20.9%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Lake Kerr?
The median age in Lake Kerr is 63.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lake Kerr?
The average commute to work in Lake Kerr is 45 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Kerr?
The unemployment rate in Lake Kerr is 20.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Kerr?
18.4% of adults in Lake Kerr 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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