Living in Windermere, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Windermere · Census data 2020–2024
Windermere has 3,086 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $177,778 (138% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $987,500, the median rent is $3,107/month.
Windermere at a glance
- Population
- 3,086
- Median age
- 50.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $177,778State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $987,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,107/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Windermere a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 138% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 175% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Windermere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Windermere the median home value is $987,500, 197% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,107 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,909 a month in housing costs.
Windermere median household income
The median household income in Windermere is $177,778 and the income per person is $104,166. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Windermere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,359
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.61
Windermere demographics
- Population
- 3,086
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,184
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Windermere ›
Education in Windermere
72.7% of adults 25 and older in Windermere have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 35.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Windermere
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 37.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Windermere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere | 3,086 | $177,778 | $987,500 | $3,107 |
| Lake Butler | 17,125 | $182,500 | $930,500 | $2,487 |
| Bay Hill | 4,512 | $127,763 | $786,400 | $2,321 |
| Doctor Phillips | 12,984 | $103,950 | $529,900 | $2,393 |
| Orlovista | 6,890 | $46,938 | $198,800 | $1,408 |
| Tangelo Park | 2,404 | $68,076 | $235,400 | $1,435 |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
| Ocoee | 49,033 | $98,911 | $406,400 | $1,946 |
| Oak Ridge | 23,364 | $54,685 | $280,200 | $1,466 |
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What is the median household income in Windermere, FL?
The median household income in Windermere is $177,778, 138% 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 Windermere?
The median home value in Windermere is $987,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Windermere?
The median gross rent in Windermere is $3,107 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Windermere, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 138% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 175% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Windermere?
The median age in Windermere is 50.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Windermere?
The average commute to work in Windermere is 32 minutes; 37.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Windermere?
The unemployment rate in Windermere is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Windermere?
72.7% of adults in Windermere 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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