Living in Minneola, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minneola · Census data 2020–2024
Minneola has 16,598 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $110,902 (49% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $420,800, the median rent is $2,073/month.
Minneola at a glance
- Population
- 16,598
- Median age
- 36.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $110,902State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $420,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,073/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Minneola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Minneola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minneola the median home value is $420,800, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,073 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,956 a month in housing costs.
Minneola median household income
The median household income in Minneola is $110,902 and the income per person is $36,082. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Minneola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,796
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.09
Minneola demographics
- Population
- 16,598
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 5,371
- Foreign-born
- 18%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minneola ›
Education in Minneola
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Minneola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minneola
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Minneola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola | 16,598 | $110,902 | $420,800 | $2,073 |
| Montverde | 2,249 | $97,031 | $523,300 | $1,893 |
| Groveland | 22,012 | $100,226 | $365,800 | $1,732 |
| Clermont | 46,853 | $82,306 | $418,400 | $1,828 |
| Oakland | 3,646 | $152,195 | $557,500 | $2,308 |
| Astatula | 2,559 | $72,063 | $257,300 | $1,147 |
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 2,153 | $95,833 | $387,200 | $1,632 |
| Tildenville | 183 | $71,589 | $555,100 | — |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
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What is the median household income in Minneola, FL?
The median household income in Minneola is $110,902, 49% higher 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 Minneola?
The median home value in Minneola is $420,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Minneola?
The median gross rent in Minneola is $2,073 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Minneola, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Minneola?
The median age in Minneola is 36.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Minneola?
The average commute to work in Minneola is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minneola?
The unemployment rate in Minneola is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minneola?
35.1% of adults in Minneola 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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