Living in Florida, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florida · Census data 2020–2024
Florida has 3,498 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $18,762 (29% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $105,100, the median rent is $716/month.
Florida at a glance
- Population
- 3,498
- Median age
- 50.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $18,762State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $105,100State: $131,500
- Median rent
- $716/moState: $578
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Florida a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 55%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Florida
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florida the median home value is $105,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $716 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $672 a month in housing costs.
Florida median household income
The median household income in Florida is $18,762 and the income per person is $11,261. 55% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Florida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,891
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.07
Florida demographics
- Population
- 3,498
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 1,687
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florida ›
Education in Florida
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Florida have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florida
- Unemployment rate
- 18.5%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Florida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3,498 | $18,762 | $105,100 | $716 |
| Pajonal | 468 | $9,597 | $93,900 | — |
| La Alianza | 1,499 | $14,119 | $81,100 | $539 |
| Búfalo | 797 | $19,821 | $112,600 | — |
| Frontón | 1,544 | $16,215 | $75,200 | — |
| Sabana Hoyos | 3,046 | $26,505 | $134,000 | $605 |
| Imbéry | 4,582 | $22,443 | $135,400 | $656 |
| Tiburones | 914 | $15,285 | $95,000 | — |
| Hato Viejo | 1,062 | $31,515 | $96,600 | $606 |
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What is the median household income in Florida, PR?
The median household income in Florida is $18,762, 29% lower than the Puerto Rico median of $26,297 (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 $105,100, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
How much is rent in Florida?
The median gross rent in Florida is $716 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Florida, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Puerto Rico median; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 55%.
What is the median age in Florida?
The median age in Florida is 50.5 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Florida?
The average commute to work in Florida is 23 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florida?
The unemployment rate in Florida is 18.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florida?
16.5% 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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