Living in West Lealman, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lealman · Census data 2020–2024
West Lealman has 14,944 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $51,589 (31% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $169,100, the median rent is $1,302/month.
West Lealman at a glance
- Population
- 14,944
- Median age
- 57.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,589State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $169,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,302/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Lealman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in West Lealman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lealman the median home value is $169,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,302 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,653 a month in housing costs.
West Lealman median household income
The median household income in West Lealman is $51,589 and the income per person is $34,278. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Lealman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,910
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.11
West Lealman demographics
- Population
- 14,944
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 7,016
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lealman ›
Education in West Lealman
20.8% of adults 25 and older in West Lealman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lealman
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
West Lealman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lealman | 14,944 | $51,589 | $169,100 | $1,302 |
| Kenneth City | 5,012 | $49,347 | $241,200 | $1,649 |
| Bay Pines | 2,519 | $68,214 | $287,000 | $1,185 |
| Bardmoor | 10,292 | $89,400 | $334,700 | $1,706 |
| Seminole | 19,396 | $75,774 | $348,500 | $1,708 |
| Lealman | 20,567 | $45,308 | $196,400 | $1,247 |
| Pinellas Park | 53,560 | $63,432 | $278,900 | $1,631 |
| Madeira Beach | 3,953 | $75,781 | $722,800 | $2,326 |
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
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What is the median household income in West Lealman, FL?
The median household income in West Lealman is $51,589, 31% 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 West Lealman?
The median home value in West Lealman is $169,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Lealman?
The median gross rent in West Lealman is $1,302 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is West Lealman, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in West Lealman?
The median age in West Lealman is 57.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Lealman?
The average commute to work in West Lealman is 29 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lealman?
The unemployment rate in West Lealman is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lealman?
20.8% of adults in West Lealman 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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