Living in San Carlos Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Carlos Park · Census data 2020–2024
San Carlos Park has 19,159 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $85,952 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $325,000, the median rent is $1,715/month.
San Carlos Park at a glance
- Population
- 19,159
- Median age
- 37.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,952State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $325,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,715/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is San Carlos Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in San Carlos Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Carlos Park the median home value is $325,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,715 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,705 a month in housing costs.
San Carlos Park median household income
The median household income in San Carlos Park is $85,952 and the income per person is $36,327. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in San Carlos Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,692
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.84
San Carlos Park demographics
- Population
- 19,159
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 6,742
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Carlos Park ›
Education in San Carlos Park
28.9% of adults 25 and older in San Carlos Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Carlos Park
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
San Carlos Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Park | 19,159 | $85,952 | $325,000 | $1,715 |
| Three Oaks | 6,144 | $107,417 | $479,500 | $1,887 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 4,836 | $26,354 | — | $1,339 |
| Estero | 37,858 | $104,102 | $461,900 | $1,920 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,513 | $91,291 | $642,400 | $1,836 |
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
| Page Park | 917 | $54,205 | — | $1,548 |
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What is the median household income in San Carlos Park, FL?
The median household income in San Carlos Park is $85,952, 15% 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 San Carlos Park?
The median home value in San Carlos Park is $325,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in San Carlos Park?
The median gross rent in San Carlos Park is $1,715 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is San Carlos Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
What is the median age in San Carlos Park?
The median age in San Carlos Park is 37.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in San Carlos Park?
The average commute to work in San Carlos Park is 28 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Carlos Park?
The unemployment rate in San Carlos Park is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Carlos Park?
28.9% of adults in San Carlos Park 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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