Living in Southchase, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southchase · Census data 2020–2024
Southchase has 13,981 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $92,431 (24% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $388,800, the median rent is $2,016/month.
Southchase at a glance
- Population
- 13,981
- Median age
- 45.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $92,431State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $388,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,016/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Southchase a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Southchase
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southchase the median home value is $388,800, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,016 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,824 a month in housing costs.
Southchase median household income
The median household income in Southchase is $92,431 and the income per person is $33,572. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Southchase: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,932
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.06
Southchase demographics
- Population
- 13,981
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 4,567
- Foreign-born
- 40.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southchase ›
Education in Southchase
34.3% of adults 25 and older in Southchase have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southchase
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Southchase vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southchase | 13,981 | $92,431 | $388,800 | $2,016 |
| Hunters Creek | 22,819 | $99,195 | $450,100 | $2,088 |
| Meadow Woods | 42,852 | $82,744 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Taft | 2,730 | $55,735 | $163,000 | $1,512 |
| Williamsburg | 9,063 | $89,191 | $327,700 | $1,938 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 32,682 | $68,887 | $327,500 | $1,806 |
| Kissimmee | 81,479 | $53,758 | $304,400 | $1,647 |
| Pine Castle | 10,371 | $49,761 | $331,800 | $1,361 |
| Sky Lake | 8,116 | $70,203 | $280,400 | $1,953 |
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What is the median household income in Southchase, FL?
The median household income in Southchase is $92,431, 24% 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 Southchase?
The median home value in Southchase is $388,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Southchase?
The median gross rent in Southchase is $2,016 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Southchase, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Southchase?
The median age in Southchase is 45.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Southchase?
The average commute to work in Southchase is 27 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southchase?
The unemployment rate in Southchase is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southchase?
34.3% of adults in Southchase 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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