Living in Medley, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medley · Census data 2020–2024
Medley has 988 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $40,735 (45% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $87,300, the median rent is $1,320/month.
Medley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Medley at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 58.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $40,735State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $87,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,320/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Medley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Medley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medley the median home value is $87,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Medley median household income
The median household income in Medley is $40,735 and the income per person is $24,046. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Medley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 459
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.20
Medley demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 450
- Foreign-born
- 78.8%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medley ›
Education in Medley
10.7% of adults 25 and older in Medley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Medley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medley | 988 | $40,735 | $87,300 | $1,320 |
| Hialeah Gardens | 22,915 | $65,439 | $342,000 | $1,946 |
| Hialeah | 226,165 | $55,594 | $392,000 | $1,689 |
| Doral | 79,216 | $94,164 | $562,800 | $2,669 |
| Miami Lakes | 31,553 | $101,557 | $626,400 | $2,120 |
| Miami Springs | 13,726 | $87,099 | $560,800 | $1,441 |
| Virginia Gardens | 2,423 | $70,469 | $457,600 | $1,689 |
| Palm Springs North | 5,410 | $99,438 | $550,500 | $2,860 |
| Sweetwater | 20,085 | $54,967 | $294,200 | $1,771 |
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What is the median household income in Medley, FL?
The median household income in Medley is $40,735, 45% 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 Medley?
The median home value in Medley is $87,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Medley?
The median gross rent in Medley is $1,320 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Medley, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Medley?
The median age in Medley is 58.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Medley?
The average commute to work in Medley is 25 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medley?
The unemployment rate in Medley is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medley?
10.7% of adults in Medley 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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