Living in Sopchoppy, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sopchoppy · Census data 2020–2024
Sopchoppy has 496 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $54,643 (27% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $250,000, the median rent is $1,097/month.
Sopchoppy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sopchoppy at a glance
- Population
- 496
- Median age
- 50.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $54,643State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $250,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sopchoppy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sopchoppy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sopchoppy the median home value is $250,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,141 a month in housing costs.
Sopchoppy median household income
The median household income in Sopchoppy is $54,643 and the income per person is $28,180. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sopchoppy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 26.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.38
Sopchoppy demographics
- Population
- 496
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sopchoppy ›
Education in Sopchoppy
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Sopchoppy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sopchoppy
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Sopchoppy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopchoppy | 496 | $54,643 | $250,000 | $1,097 |
| Panacea | 894 | $37,983 | $105,600 | $959 |
| Crawfordville | 5,732 | $82,656 | $255,500 | $1,344 |
| Carrabelle | 2,438 | $49,792 | $217,900 | $914 |
| St. Marks | 243 | $62,321 | $256,300 | — |
| Woodville | 3,722 | $53,772 | $164,800 | $1,022 |
| Fort Braden | 917 | $80,272 | $164,000 | $1,034 |
| Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | $294,400 | $1,293 |
| Hosford | 982 | $97,386 | $138,400 | $956 |
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What is the median household income in Sopchoppy, FL?
The median household income in Sopchoppy is $54,643, 27% lower 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 Sopchoppy?
The median home value in Sopchoppy is $250,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sopchoppy?
The median gross rent in Sopchoppy is $1,097 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Sopchoppy, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Sopchoppy?
The median age in Sopchoppy is 50.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sopchoppy?
The average commute to work in Sopchoppy is 24 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sopchoppy?
The unemployment rate in Sopchoppy is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sopchoppy?
36.1% of adults in Sopchoppy 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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