Living in Willow Oak, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Oak · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Oak has 7,454 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $65,688 (12% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $276,300, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Willow Oak at a glance
- Population
- 7,454
- Median age
- 29.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $65,688State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $276,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Willow Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Willow Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Oak the median home value is $276,300, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Willow Oak median household income
The median household income in Willow Oak is $65,688 and the income per person is $25,587. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Willow Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,363
- Owner-occupied
- 49.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.3%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.28
Willow Oak demographics
- Population
- 7,454
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 35.4%
- 65 and older
- 6.2%
- Households
- 2,275
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Oak ›
Education in Willow Oak
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Willow Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Willow Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Oak | 7,454 | $65,688 | $276,300 | $1,117 |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | $82,006 | $278,000 | $1,444 |
| Mulberry | 4,188 | $57,708 | $133,800 | $920 |
| Medulla | 10,985 | $70,802 | $319,800 | $1,287 |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | $108,263 | $385,000 | $1,704 |
| Plant City | 40,887 | $67,439 | $291,800 | $1,409 |
| Bradley Junction | 631 | $46,875 | $184,900 | — |
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Lakeland | 119,961 | $64,185 | $249,400 | $1,395 |
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What is the median household income in Willow Oak, FL?
The median household income in Willow Oak is $65,688, 12% 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 Willow Oak?
The median home value in Willow Oak is $276,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Willow Oak?
The median gross rent in Willow Oak is $1,117 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Willow Oak, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Willow Oak?
The median age in Willow Oak is 29.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Willow Oak?
The average commute to work in Willow Oak is 32 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Oak?
The unemployment rate in Willow Oak is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Oak?
13.4% of adults in Willow Oak 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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