Living in Whitfield, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitfield · Census data 2020–2024
Whitfield has 4,261 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $98,348 (32% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $470,500, the median rent is $2,113/month.
Whitfield at a glance
- Population
- 4,261
- Median age
- 40.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $98,348State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $470,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,113/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Whitfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Whitfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitfield the median home value is $470,500, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,113 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,147 a month in housing costs.
Whitfield median household income
The median household income in Whitfield is $98,348 and the income per person is $39,834. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Whitfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,731
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.70
Whitfield demographics
- Population
- 4,261
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 1,573
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitfield ›
Education in Whitfield
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Whitfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitfield
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Whitfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield | 4,261 | $98,348 | $470,500 | $2,113 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
| Desoto Acres | 641 | $120,982 | $585,800 | — |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| North Sarasota | 2,824 | $85,179 | $241,600 | $2,076 |
| Desoto Lakes | 1,735 | $76,417 | $357,700 | $1,468 |
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| Longboat Key | 7,539 | $158,030 | $1,022,100 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Whitfield, FL?
The median household income in Whitfield is $98,348, 32% 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 Whitfield?
The median home value in Whitfield is $470,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Whitfield?
The median gross rent in Whitfield is $2,113 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Whitfield, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Whitfield?
The median age in Whitfield is 40.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Whitfield?
The average commute to work in Whitfield is 27 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitfield?
The unemployment rate in Whitfield is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitfield?
36.6% of adults in Whitfield 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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