City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Florida City, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Florida City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,791
Residents
$47,754
Median income
$353,200
Median home
$2,436
Median rent (state)

Florida City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Florida City lands in the 16th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

16th
percentile, household income
72nd
percentile, home value
91st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Florida City, FL

Florida City is a small town in Florida, home to 12,791 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $47,754 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.7%. Home values in Florida City run a median of $353,200, and the median resident age is 32.8 years. Educational attainment runs 7.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 45.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 227 residential building permits were authorized in Florida City (Building Boom), up 1521% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,436 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Florida's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.6 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

12,791 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$47,754 /yr

Poverty 24.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Florida City compare to other US cities?

Florida City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 16% higher than other cities
Home value 72% pricier than other cities
Median rent 91% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Florida City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Florida City near the bottom of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Florida City ranks #871 - the 6th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Florida City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#774 of 903
14th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#10 of 930
93rd percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#308 of 894
65th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#69 of 930
92nd percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#871 of 930
6th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

16thIncome percentile

16th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Florida City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$353,200 28th percentile more affordable than 28% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Florida City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Florida City, FL Florida City, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Florida City, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Florida City, FL median $47,754/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Florida City, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Florida City, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 7.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,791
Median Income
$47,754
Median Home Value
$353,200
Median Age
32.8
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Labor force participation
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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12,500 residents13,000 residents13,500 residents14,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 13,016 residents 13,576 residents ▲ +4.3%
Florida City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
227
housing units authorized
Single-Family
227
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
17.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 14
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 227

Permit volume increased 1521% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.6%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
2.9%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
7.6%
Other
1.8%

Based on 4,171 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Florida City sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,436/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Pasadena Hills
12,848 people
Highland
12,732 people
Sarasota Springs
12,669 people
Goldenrod
12,603 people
Holly Hill
13,002 people
Wimauma
13,003 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Florida City's 12,791 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Vadnais Heights, MN
12,789 people
Amherst, OH
12,796 people
Woodhaven, MI
12,761 people
Branson, MO
12,760 people
Forrest City, AR
12,826 people
Emeryville, CA
12,756 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Florida City's $47,754 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Central City, IL
$47,750 median income
Danforth, IL
$47,750 median income
Neosho Falls, KS
$47,750 median income
Westport, OR
$47,750 median income
Santa Anna, TX
$47,750 median income
Elkins, WV
$47,746 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Florida City, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Florida City, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 30.7% 41.9% 8.7% 18.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 55.4% White 30.7% Black or African American 41.9% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.7% Two or more races 18.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Florida City compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Florida City (this city) 12,791 $47,754
Pasadena Hills 12,848 $81,273
Highland 12,732 $88,628
Sarasota Springs 12,669 $89,646
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Florida City, FL?

What is the population of Florida City, FL? +

The population of Florida City, FL stands at 12,791 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Florida City, FL? +

The median household income in Florida City is $47,754 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Florida City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Florida City; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Florida City, FL? +

Florida City's median home value sits at $353,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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