Living in St. Cloud, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Cloud · Census data 2020–2024
St. Cloud has 65,130 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $83,174 (12% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $356,200, the median rent is $1,683/month.
St. Cloud at a glance
- Population
- 65,130
- Median age
- 36State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $83,174State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $356,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,683/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is St. Cloud a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in St. Cloud
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Cloud the median home value is $356,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,683 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,874 a month in housing costs.
St. Cloud median household income
The median household income in St. Cloud is $83,174 and the income per person is $31,724. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Cloud: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,807
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.05
St. Cloud demographics
- Population
- 65,130
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 21,164
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Cloud ›
Education in St. Cloud
31.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Cloud have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Cloud
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
St. Cloud vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 65,130 | $83,174 | $356,200 | $1,683 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 32,682 | $68,887 | $327,500 | $1,806 |
| Kissimmee | 81,479 | $53,758 | $304,400 | $1,647 |
| Campbell | 2,123 | $40,411 | $77,200 | $1,289 |
| Meadow Woods | 42,852 | $82,744 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Lake Hart | 426 | $121,000 | — | $2,343 |
| Southchase | 13,981 | $92,431 | $388,800 | $2,016 |
| Lake Mary Jane | 1,792 | $145,658 | $537,900 | — |
| Hunters Creek | 22,819 | $99,195 | $450,100 | $2,088 |
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What is the median household income in St. Cloud, FL?
The median household income in St. Cloud is $83,174, 12% 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 St. Cloud?
The median home value in St. Cloud is $356,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in St. Cloud?
The median gross rent in St. Cloud is $1,683 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is St. Cloud, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in St. Cloud?
The median age in St. Cloud is 36 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in St. Cloud?
The average commute to work in St. Cloud is 36 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Cloud?
The unemployment rate in St. Cloud is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Cloud?
31.6% of adults in St. Cloud 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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