Living in Florida, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florida · Census data 2020–2024
Florida has 668 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $86,875 (16% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $246,800, the median rent is $867/month.
Florida is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Florida at a glance
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 56.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $86,875State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $246,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Florida a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Florida
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florida the median home value is $246,800, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Florida median household income
The median household income in Florida is $86,875 and the income per person is $46,044. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Florida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.23
Florida demographics
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florida ›
Education in Florida
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Florida have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florida
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Florida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 668 | $86,875 | $246,800 | $867 |
| North Adams | 12,606 | $47,500 | $195,900 | $793 |
| Clarksburg | 1,667 | $77,143 | $239,900 | $1,125 |
| Rowe | 453 | $69,583 | $275,000 | $1,313 |
| Savoy | 795 | $61,328 | $285,200 | — |
| Adams | 8,074 | $58,929 | $209,900 | $963 |
| Readsboro | 807 | $55,268 | $215,500 | $724 |
| Charlemont | 1,118 | $53,063 | $305,500 | $1,023 |
| Hawley | 277 | $87,500 | $309,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Florida, MA?
The median household income in Florida is $86,875, 16% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Florida?
The median home value in Florida is $246,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Florida?
The median gross rent in Florida is $867 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Florida, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Florida?
The median age in Florida is 56.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Florida?
The average commute to work in Florida is 26 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florida?
The unemployment rate in Florida is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florida?
24.3% of adults in Florida 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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