Living in Whiskey Creek, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whiskey Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Whiskey Creek has 5,371 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $104,476 (40% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $379,600, the median rent is $1,814/month.
Whiskey Creek at a glance
- Population
- 5,371
- Median age
- 53.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $104,476State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $379,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,814/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Whiskey Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Whiskey Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whiskey Creek the median home value is $379,600, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,814 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,878 a month in housing costs.
Whiskey Creek median household income
The median household income in Whiskey Creek is $104,476 and the income per person is $55,688. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Whiskey Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,837
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.26
Whiskey Creek demographics
- Population
- 5,371
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 2,375
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whiskey Creek ›
Education in Whiskey Creek
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Whiskey Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whiskey Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Whiskey Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Creek | 5,371 | $104,476 | $379,600 | $1,814 |
| Pine Manor | 3,660 | $45,697 | $273,800 | $1,171 |
| McGregor | 8,490 | $104,788 | $467,600 | $1,762 |
| Page Park | 917 | $54,205 | — | $1,548 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
| Fort Myers | 95,051 | $63,732 | $384,500 | $1,580 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,014 |
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What is the median household income in Whiskey Creek, FL?
The median household income in Whiskey Creek is $104,476, 40% 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 Whiskey Creek?
The median home value in Whiskey Creek is $379,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Whiskey Creek?
The median gross rent in Whiskey Creek is $1,814 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Whiskey Creek, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Whiskey Creek?
The median age in Whiskey Creek is 53.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Whiskey Creek?
The average commute to work in Whiskey Creek is 25 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whiskey Creek?
The unemployment rate in Whiskey Creek is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whiskey Creek?
38.9% of adults in Whiskey Creek 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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