Living in Medulla, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medulla · Census data 2020–2024
Medulla has 10,985 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $70,802 (5% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $319,800, the median rent is $1,287/month.
Medulla at a glance
- Population
- 10,985
- Median age
- 36.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,802State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $319,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,287/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Medulla a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Medulla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medulla the median home value is $319,800, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,287 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,706 a month in housing costs.
Medulla median household income
The median household income in Medulla is $70,802 and the income per person is $36,515. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Medulla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,635
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.61
Medulla demographics
- Population
- 10,985
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 4,216
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medulla ›
Education in Medulla
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Medulla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medulla
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Medulla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medulla | 10,985 | $70,802 | $319,800 | $1,287 |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | $108,263 | $385,000 | $1,704 |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | $82,006 | $278,000 | $1,444 |
| Willow Oak | 7,454 | $65,688 | $276,300 | $1,117 |
| Mulberry | 4,188 | $57,708 | $133,800 | $920 |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Lakeland | 119,961 | $64,185 | $249,400 | $1,395 |
| Crystal Lake | 5,451 | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,181 |
| Combee Settlement | 5,242 | $40,384 | $195,900 | $1,130 |
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What is the median household income in Medulla, FL?
The median household income in Medulla is $70,802, 5% 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 Medulla?
The median home value in Medulla is $319,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Medulla?
The median gross rent in Medulla is $1,287 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Medulla, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Medulla?
The median age in Medulla is 36.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Medulla?
The average commute to work in Medulla is 26 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medulla?
The unemployment rate in Medulla is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medulla?
31.5% of adults in Medulla 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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