Living in Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Grand Lagoon · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Grand Lagoon has 17,232 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $82,157 (10% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $373,200, the median rent is $1,667/month.
Upper Grand Lagoon at a glance
- Population
- 17,232
- Median age
- 45.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $82,157State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $373,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,667/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Upper Grand Lagoon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Upper Grand Lagoon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Grand Lagoon the median home value is $373,200, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,667 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,917 a month in housing costs.
Upper Grand Lagoon median household income
The median household income in Upper Grand Lagoon is $82,157 and the income per person is $49,446. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Upper Grand Lagoon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,403
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.18
Upper Grand Lagoon demographics
- Population
- 17,232
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 7,859
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Grand Lagoon ›
Education in Upper Grand Lagoon
37% of adults 25 and older in Upper Grand Lagoon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Grand Lagoon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Upper Grand Lagoon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 17,232 | $82,157 | $373,200 | $1,667 |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 4,287 | $74,044 | $397,200 | $1,323 |
| Pretty Bayou | 2,906 | $85,208 | $298,900 | $1,749 |
| Cedar Grove | 3,802 | $74,625 | $176,100 | $1,420 |
| Lynn Haven | 20,081 | $80,973 | $320,000 | $1,563 |
| Panama City Beach | 18,971 | $80,941 | $441,300 | $1,791 |
| Springfield | 8,230 | $54,462 | $188,600 | $1,307 |
| Parker | 4,509 | $69,657 | $224,200 | $1,338 |
| Tyndall AFB | 447 | $118,594 | — | $2,422 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?
The median household income in Upper Grand Lagoon is $82,157, 10% 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 Upper Grand Lagoon?
The median home value in Upper Grand Lagoon is $373,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Upper Grand Lagoon?
The median gross rent in Upper Grand Lagoon is $1,667 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Upper Grand Lagoon, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Grand Lagoon?
The median age in Upper Grand Lagoon is 45.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Upper Grand Lagoon?
The average commute to work in Upper Grand Lagoon is 21 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Grand Lagoon?
The unemployment rate in Upper Grand Lagoon is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Grand Lagoon?
37% of adults in Upper Grand Lagoon 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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