Living in Longwood, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Longwood · Census data 2020–2024
Longwood has 16,337 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $78,548 (5% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $354,300, the median rent is $1,755/month.
Longwood at a glance
- Population
- 16,337
- Median age
- 40.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $78,548State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $354,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,755/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Longwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in April–May, August and October.
Cost of living in Longwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Longwood the median home value is $354,300, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, which is 43.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,867 a month in housing costs.
Longwood median household income
The median household income in Longwood is $78,548 and the income per person is $39,698. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Longwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,757
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.46
Longwood demographics
- Population
- 16,337
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 6,465
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Longwood ›
Education in Longwood
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Longwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Longwood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Longwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood | 16,337 | $78,548 | $354,300 | $1,755 |
| Casselberry | 30,135 | $62,447 | $299,200 | $1,674 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Winter Springs | 38,951 | $92,574 | $378,700 | $1,867 |
| Lake Mary | 16,860 | $109,173 | $494,900 | $2,120 |
| Wekiwa Springs | 23,915 | $116,596 | $453,600 | $1,974 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Heathrow | 6,769 | $126,250 | $598,600 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Longwood, FL?
The median household income in Longwood is $78,548, 5% higher 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 Longwood?
The median home value in Longwood is $354,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Longwood?
The median gross rent in Longwood is $1,755 per month, about 43.7% of household income.
Is Longwood, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Longwood?
The median age in Longwood is 40.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Longwood?
The average commute to work in Longwood is 26 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Longwood?
The unemployment rate in Longwood is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Longwood?
35.1% of adults in Longwood 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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