Living in Ocoee, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocoee · Census data 2020–2024
Ocoee has 49,033 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $98,911 (33% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $406,400, the median rent is $1,946/month.
Ocoee at a glance
- Population
- 49,033
- Median age
- 35.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $98,911State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $406,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,946/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ocoee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ocoee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocoee the median home value is $406,400, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,946 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,056 a month in housing costs.
Ocoee median household income
The median household income in Ocoee is $98,911 and the income per person is $41,784. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ocoee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,492
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.13
Ocoee demographics
- Population
- 49,033
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 15,588
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocoee ›
Education in Ocoee
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Ocoee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocoee
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Ocoee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee | 49,033 | $98,911 | $406,400 | $1,946 |
| Paradise Heights | 877 | $53,511 | — | $1,523 |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $253,300 | $1,542 |
| Clarcona | 3,850 | $41,861 | $317,800 | $1,091 |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
| Orlovista | 6,890 | $46,938 | $198,800 | $1,408 |
| Tildenville | 183 | $71,589 | $555,100 | — |
| South Apopka | 7,300 | $61,151 | $280,500 | $1,088 |
| Lake Butler | 17,125 | $182,500 | $930,500 | $2,487 |
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What is the median household income in Ocoee, FL?
The median household income in Ocoee is $98,911, 33% 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 Ocoee?
The median home value in Ocoee is $406,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ocoee?
The median gross rent in Ocoee is $1,946 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Ocoee, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Ocoee?
The median age in Ocoee is 35.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ocoee?
The average commute to work in Ocoee is 31 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocoee?
The unemployment rate in Ocoee is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocoee?
32.5% of adults in Ocoee 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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