Living in Zolfo Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zolfo Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Zolfo Springs has 2,158 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $60,946 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $115,100, the median rent is $967/month.
Zolfo Springs at a glance
- Population
- 2,158
- Median age
- 32.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $60,946State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $115,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Zolfo Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Zolfo Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zolfo Springs the median home value is $115,100, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,414 a month in housing costs.
Zolfo Springs median household income
The median household income in Zolfo Springs is $60,946 and the income per person is $21,638. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Zolfo Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 730
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.18
Zolfo Springs demographics
- Population
- 2,158
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 678
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zolfo Springs ›
Education in Zolfo Springs
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Zolfo Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zolfo Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Zolfo Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zolfo Springs | 2,158 | $60,946 | $115,100 | $967 |
| Wauchula | 4,927 | $53,013 | $191,800 | $1,017 |
| Bowling Green | 2,226 | $45,357 | $116,800 | $1,011 |
| Lemon Grove | 547 | $26,971 | — | $898 |
| Fort Green Springs | 762 | $81,042 | $76,900 | — |
| Avon Park | 10,057 | $36,485 | $144,700 | $921 |
| Fort Meade | 5,225 | $36,657 | $175,900 | $922 |
| Arcadia | 7,707 | $39,677 | $177,700 | $956 |
| Sebring | 11,382 | $44,184 | $191,600 | $1,019 |
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What is the median household income in Zolfo Springs, FL?
The median household income in Zolfo Springs is $60,946, 18% 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 Zolfo Springs?
The median home value in Zolfo Springs is $115,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Zolfo Springs?
The median gross rent in Zolfo Springs is $967 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Zolfo Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in Zolfo Springs?
The median age in Zolfo Springs is 32.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Zolfo Springs?
The average commute to work in Zolfo Springs is 28 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zolfo Springs?
The unemployment rate in Zolfo Springs is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zolfo Springs?
4.9% of adults in Zolfo Springs 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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