Living in Florida, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florida · Census data 2020–2024
Florida has 2,893 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $123,250 (43% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $361,800, the median rent is $1,937/month.
Florida at a glance
- Population
- 2,893
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $123,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $361,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,937/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Florida a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the New York median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
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 $361,800, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,937 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,638 a month in housing costs.
Florida median household income
The median household income in Florida is $123,250 and the income per person is $44,710. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Florida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 996
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.00
Florida demographics
- Population
- 2,893
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 963
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florida ›
Education in Florida
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Florida have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florida
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Florida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,893 | $123,250 | $361,800 | $1,937 |
| Chester | 4,033 | $100,514 | $330,200 | $2,010 |
| Goshen | 5,773 | $104,643 | $396,300 | $1,805 |
| Warwick | 6,585 | $89,609 | $438,100 | $1,296 |
| Walton Park | 3,915 | $157,276 | $466,900 | $2,987 |
| Greenwood Lake | 3,020 | $72,902 | $340,100 | $1,385 |
| Mechanicstown | 8,808 | $81,250 | $344,200 | $1,687 |
| Middletown | 30,289 | $79,346 | $308,600 | $1,661 |
| Monroe | 9,515 | $109,851 | $427,800 | $2,202 |
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What is the median household income in Florida, NY?
The median household income in Florida is $123,250, 43% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $361,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Florida?
The median gross rent in Florida is $1,937 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Florida, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the New York median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Florida?
The median age in Florida is 38.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Florida?
The average commute to work in Florida is 30 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florida?
The unemployment rate in Florida is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florida?
29.4% 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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