Living in Meadow Oaks, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meadow Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Meadow Oaks has 3,705 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $61,506 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $232,100, the median rent is $1,759/month.
Meadow Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 3,705
- Median age
- 54.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,506State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $232,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,759/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Meadow Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Meadow Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meadow Oaks the median home value is $232,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,759 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,279 a month in housing costs.
Meadow Oaks median household income
The median household income in Meadow Oaks is $61,506 and the income per person is $32,466. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Meadow Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,749
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.26
Meadow Oaks demographics
- Population
- 3,705
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 1,637
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meadow Oaks ›
Education in Meadow Oaks
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Meadow Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meadow Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Meadow Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Oaks | 3,705 | $61,506 | $232,100 | $1,759 |
| Quail Ridge | 2,916 | $89,564 | $308,200 | $2,223 |
| Moon Lake | 4,638 | $48,878 | — | $1,043 |
| Shady Hills | 11,983 | $68,409 | $233,200 | $993 |
| Bayonet Point | 23,822 | $42,524 | $177,000 | $1,336 |
| Hudson | 11,254 | $51,513 | $269,200 | $1,044 |
| Heritage Pines | 1,477 | $70,542 | $288,800 | — |
| River Ridge | 5,149 | $102,798 | $327,000 | $2,194 |
| Jasmine Estates | 23,571 | $50,718 | $199,500 | $1,457 |
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What is the median household income in Meadow Oaks, FL?
The median household income in Meadow Oaks is $61,506, 18% 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 Meadow Oaks?
The median home value in Meadow Oaks is $232,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Meadow Oaks?
The median gross rent in Meadow Oaks is $1,759 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Meadow Oaks, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Meadow Oaks?
The median age in Meadow Oaks is 54.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Meadow Oaks?
The average commute to work in Meadow Oaks is 26 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meadow Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Meadow Oaks is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meadow Oaks?
21.1% of adults in Meadow Oaks 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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