Living in Moon Lake, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moon Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Moon Lake has 4,638 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $48,878 (34% lower than the Florida median), the median rent is $1,043/month.
Moon Lake at a glance
- Population
- 4,638
- Median age
- 37.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $48,878State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $1,043/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Moon Lake a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 16.7%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Moon Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moon Lake the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, which is 13.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $977 a month in housing costs.
Moon Lake median household income
The median household income in Moon Lake is $48,878 and the income per person is $22,815. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Moon Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,704
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.98
Moon Lake demographics
- Population
- 4,638
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 1,558
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moon Lake ›
Education in Moon Lake
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Moon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moon Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 16.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Moon Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Lake | 4,638 | $48,878 | — | $1,043 |
| River Ridge | 5,149 | $102,798 | $327,000 | $2,194 |
| Meadow Oaks | 3,705 | $61,506 | $232,100 | $1,759 |
| Quail Ridge | 2,916 | $89,564 | $308,200 | $2,223 |
| Jasmine Estates | 23,571 | $50,718 | $199,500 | $1,457 |
| Bayonet Point | 23,822 | $42,524 | $177,000 | $1,336 |
| New Port Richey East | 11,939 | $46,641 | $220,700 | $1,156 |
| Hudson | 11,254 | $51,513 | $269,200 | $1,044 |
| Port Richey | 3,364 | $51,121 | $293,100 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Moon Lake, FL?
The median household income in Moon Lake is $48,878, 34% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Moon Lake?
The median gross rent in Moon Lake is $1,043 per month, about 13.6% of household income.
Is Moon Lake, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 16.7%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Moon Lake?
The median age in Moon Lake is 37.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Moon Lake?
The average commute to work in Moon Lake is 29 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moon Lake?
The unemployment rate in Moon Lake is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moon Lake?
7.4% of adults in Moon Lake 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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