Florida
Maps & Population Facts

Population
21,299,325
Residents per Sq. Mi.
397
Labor Participaton
59.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.6%
Median Household Income
$52,594
Median Individual Income
$30,471
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$40,416

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$214,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,128
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,423
Housing Units
9,441,585
People who reside in Florida live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
54%
Apt, Condo, Other
46%
Analysis

Florida is the 3rd most populated state in the United States and a popular travel destination. Florida is popular with retirees due to its warm weather and taxes, which are lower compared with other states.

Florida is home to a several large cities, including Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Panama City, Pensacola and Fort Lauderdale. Florida is also known for being home to Disney World, its vast beach areas and the Florida Keys.

Income

Households in the state of Florida earn less money than the national median income, averaging 13% less per household.

Housing

Florida has a median house price of $214,000. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other states. The cost of renting in Florida is 11% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 35% 15th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 25% 11th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 42. Florida has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Florida ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Florida
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Florida with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Florida
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Florida showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Florida USA
Median Property Value 214,000 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,423 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,128 1,012
Property Vacancy 18.6% 12.6%
% Renters 35% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 397 93
Personal Comparison
Florida USA
Median Household Income 52,594 60,336
Median Individual Income 30,471 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 40,416 46,881
Median Age 42.0 38.1
Labor Participation 59.2% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 29.6% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Florida is:
52X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
21%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Florida is 305 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 33% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

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Most Populated Cities

1. Miami 979,118
2. Tampa 677,741
3. Orlando 601,835
4. Jacksonville East 444,310
5. Kendale Lakes-Tamiami 396,968

Highest Household Income

1. Key Biscayne 128,563
2. Longboat Key 124,355
3. Fruit Cove 106,477
4. Sanibel Island 103,003
5. Gulf Breeze 100,880

Highest Home Value

1. Boca Grande 1,227,700
2. Key Biscayne 1,137,100
3. Longboat Key 824,400
4. Sanibel Island 703,600
5. Marco Island 524,800

Highest Gross Rent

1. Key Biscayne 2,721
2. Longboat Key 2,296
3. Western Community 1,827
4. Fruit Cove 1,730
5. Parrish 1,672
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