Living in McIntosh, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McIntosh · Census data 2020–2024
McIntosh has 333 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $62,300 (16% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $1,958/month.
McIntosh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McIntosh at a glance
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 58.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $62,300State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,958/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is McIntosh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in McIntosh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McIntosh the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,958 per month, which is 14.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,537 a month in housing costs.
McIntosh median household income
The median household income in McIntosh is $62,300 and the income per person is $35,103. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in McIntosh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 177
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.25
McIntosh demographics
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McIntosh ›
Education in McIntosh
40.6% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McIntosh
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 8.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
McIntosh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh | 333 | $62,300 | $275,000 | $1,958 |
| Micanopy | 747 | $74,038 | $233,200 | $1,094 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
| Hawthorne | 1,625 | $55,406 | $177,800 | $727 |
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
| Silver Springs | 2,712 | $32,074 | $30,800 | $1,176 |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
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What is the median household income in McIntosh, FL?
The median household income in McIntosh is $62,300, 16% 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 McIntosh?
The median home value in McIntosh is $275,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in McIntosh?
The median gross rent in McIntosh is $1,958 per month, about 14.8% of household income.
Is McIntosh, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in McIntosh?
The median age in McIntosh is 58.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in McIntosh?
The average commute to work in McIntosh is 36 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McIntosh?
The unemployment rate in McIntosh is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McIntosh?
40.6% of adults in McIntosh 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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