Living in Live Oak, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Live Oak · Census data 2020–2024
Live Oak has 6,985 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $59,375 (20% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $160,300, the median rent is $903/month.
Live Oak at a glance
- Population
- 6,985
- Median age
- 37.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $160,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Live Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Live Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Live Oak the median home value is $160,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,716 a month in housing costs.
Live Oak median household income
The median household income in Live Oak is $59,375 and the income per person is $24,691. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Live Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,810
- Owner-occupied
- 46.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.4%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.95
Live Oak demographics
- Population
- 6,985
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 2,207
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Live Oak ›
Education in Live Oak
11% of adults 25 and older in Live Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Live Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Live Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | 6,985 | $59,375 | $160,300 | $903 |
| Jasper | 3,072 | $49,500 | $78,300 | $725 |
| White Springs | 919 | $38,229 | $84,100 | $768 |
| Mayo | 1,147 | $54,375 | $166,300 | — |
| Lee | 835 | $46,264 | $97,900 | $773 |
| Five Points | 1,097 | $63,207 | — | $1,119 |
| Lake City | 12,515 | $56,472 | $184,900 | $1,040 |
| Jennings | 1,164 | $23,243 | $71,800 | $812 |
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Live Oak, FL?
The median household income in Live Oak is $59,375, 20% 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 Live Oak?
The median home value in Live Oak is $160,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Live Oak?
The median gross rent in Live Oak is $903 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Live Oak, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Live Oak?
The median age in Live Oak is 37.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Live Oak?
The average commute to work in Live Oak is 21 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Live Oak?
The unemployment rate in Live Oak is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Live Oak?
11% of adults in Live Oak 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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