Living in Micanopy, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Micanopy · Census data 2020–2024
Micanopy has 747 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $74,038 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $233,200, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Micanopy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Micanopy at a glance
- Population
- 747
- Median age
- 49.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $74,038State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $233,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Micanopy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Micanopy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Micanopy the median home value is $233,200, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.
Micanopy median household income
The median household income in Micanopy is $74,038 and the income per person is $44,642. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Micanopy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 433
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 22.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.22
Micanopy demographics
- Population
- 747
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Micanopy ›
Education in Micanopy
34.5% of adults 25 and older in Micanopy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Micanopy
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Micanopy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micanopy | 747 | $74,038 | $233,200 | $1,094 |
| McIntosh | 333 | $62,300 | $275,000 | $1,958 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
| Hawthorne | 1,625 | $55,406 | $177,800 | $727 |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Micanopy, FL?
The median household income in Micanopy is $74,038, about the same as 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 Micanopy?
The median home value in Micanopy is $233,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Micanopy?
The median gross rent in Micanopy is $1,094 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Micanopy, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median.
What is the median age in Micanopy?
The median age in Micanopy is 49.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Micanopy?
The average commute to work in Micanopy is 21 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Micanopy?
The unemployment rate in Micanopy is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Micanopy?
34.5% of adults in Micanopy 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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