Living in South Apopka, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Apopka · Census data 2020–2024
South Apopka has 7,300 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $61,151 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $280,500, the median rent is $1,088/month.
South Apopka at a glance
- Population
- 7,300
- Median age
- 37.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,151State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $280,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is South Apopka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Apopka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Apopka the median home value is $280,500, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
South Apopka median household income
The median household income in South Apopka is $61,151 and the income per person is $24,296. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Apopka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,702
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.93
South Apopka demographics
- Population
- 7,300
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 2,490
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Apopka ›
Education in South Apopka
18.7% of adults 25 and older in South Apopka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Apopka
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
South Apopka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Apopka | 7,300 | $61,151 | $280,500 | $1,088 |
| Clarcona | 3,850 | $41,861 | $317,800 | $1,091 |
| Paradise Heights | 877 | $53,511 | — | $1,523 |
| Apopka | 58,232 | $96,884 | $394,900 | $1,969 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
| Wekiwa Springs | 23,915 | $116,596 | $453,600 | $1,974 |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $253,300 | $1,542 |
| Ocoee | 49,033 | $98,911 | $406,400 | $1,946 |
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What is the median household income in South Apopka, FL?
The median household income in South Apopka is $61,151, 18% 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 South Apopka?
The median home value in South Apopka is $280,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Apopka?
The median gross rent in South Apopka is $1,088 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is South Apopka, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in South Apopka?
The median age in South Apopka is 37.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Apopka?
The average commute to work in South Apopka is 35 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Apopka?
The unemployment rate in South Apopka is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Apopka?
18.7% of adults in South Apopka 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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