Living in Oriole Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oriole Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Oriole Beach has 2,005 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $88,154 (18% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $326,000, the median rent is $2,023/month.
Oriole Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 44.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $88,154State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $326,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,023/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Oriole Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Oriole Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oriole Beach the median home value is $326,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,023 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,117 a month in housing costs.
Oriole Beach median household income
The median household income in Oriole Beach is $88,154 and the income per person is $45,099. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Oriole Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 837
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.48
Oriole Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 808
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oriole Beach ›
Education in Oriole Beach
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Oriole Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oriole Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Oriole Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriole Beach | 2,005 | $88,154 | $326,000 | $2,023 |
| Tiger Point | 3,628 | $118,967 | $427,900 | $2,165 |
| Gulf Breeze | 6,660 | $104,050 | $505,600 | $1,536 |
| Midway | 21,317 | $96,041 | $381,600 | $1,645 |
| Woodlawn Beach | 3,414 | $123,355 | $403,900 | $2,342 |
| Pensacola | 54,036 | $74,212 | $314,400 | $1,322 |
| Garcon Point | 563 | $108,983 | $357,800 | — |
| Goulding | 3,734 | $29,368 | $89,700 | $1,106 |
| West Pensacola | 20,665 | $40,511 | $116,100 | $1,138 |
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What is the median household income in Oriole Beach, FL?
The median household income in Oriole Beach is $88,154, 18% 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 Oriole Beach?
The median home value in Oriole Beach is $326,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Oriole Beach?
The median gross rent in Oriole Beach is $2,023 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Oriole Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Oriole Beach?
The median age in Oriole Beach is 44.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Oriole Beach?
The average commute to work in Oriole Beach is 30 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oriole Beach?
The unemployment rate in Oriole Beach is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oriole Beach?
48.7% of adults in Oriole Beach 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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