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Lake Magdalene, FL

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

31,733
Residents
$75,606
Median income
$335,800
Median home
$1,977
Median rent (state)

Lake Magdalene - the verdict

Lake Magdalene ranks in the 57th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

57th
percentile, household income
70th
percentile, home value
83rd
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: Lake Magdalene, FL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 31,733 residents in Lake Magdalene, a small city within Florida. Median household income here is $75,606 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.2%. Lake Magdalene's housing stock carries a median value of $335,800, and the median resident age is 41.1 years. Educational attainment runs 40.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 61.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

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. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,977 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Lake Magdalene report an average commute of 23.5 minutes, with 74.5% driving alone and 16.3% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

31,733 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$75,606 /yr

Poverty 8.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Lake Magdalene compare to other US cities?

Where Lake Magdalene sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 57% higher than other cities
Home value 70% pricier than other cities
Median rent 83% 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 Lake Magdalene 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 sits close to the middle of Florida's city distribution

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Lake Magdalene ranks #241 - the 74th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lake Magdalene only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#366 of 903
59th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#185 of 930
68th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#354 of 894
60th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#448 of 930
51st percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#241 of 930
74th 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.

57thIncome percentile

57th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lake Magdalene's home value compares nationally

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

$335,800 30th percentile more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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. Lake Magdalene $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 - Lake Magdalene, FL Lake Magdalene, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lake Magdalene, 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 Lake Magdalene, FL median $75,606/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%
Lake Magdalene, 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 Lake Magdalene, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 40.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.2%

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

Population
31,733
Median Income
$75,606
Median Home Value
$335,800
Median Age
41.1
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.5 minutes
Drive Alone
74.5%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
0.5%
Work from Home
16.3%
Other
1.2%

Based on 15,641 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 Lake Magdalene sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,977/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Dania Beach
31,739 people
Sun City Center
31,801 people
Lakeside
31,548 people
New Smyrna Beach
31,212 people
Buenaventura Lakes
32,310 people
Haines City
31,156 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Magdalene's 31,733 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Bend, WI
31,722 people
Bethany, OR
31,700 people
San Pablo, CA
31,771 people
Poughkeepsie, NY
31,778 people
Seguin, TX
31,789 people
Ithaca, NY
31,792 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Magdalene's $75,606 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hardin, MO
$75,606 median income
Cordova, IL
$75,588 median income
Texline, TX
$75,588 median income
Grubbs, AR
$75,625 median income
Cynthiana, IN
$75,625 median income
Letts, IA
$75,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lake Magdalene, 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 Lake Magdalene, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 69.3% 7.2% 17.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 30.1% White 69.3% Black or African American 7.2% Asian 3.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.0% Two or more races 17.3% 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 Lake Magdalene 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
Lake Magdalene (this city) 31,733 $75,606
Dania Beach 31,739 $50,948
Sun City Center 31,801 $71,012
Lakeside 31,548 $80,686
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lake Magdalene, FL?

What is the population of Lake Magdalene, FL? +

Lake Magdalene, FL has a population of 31,733 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lake Magdalene, FL? +

The median household income in Lake Magdalene is $75,606 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lake Magdalene? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lake Magdalene; 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 Lake Magdalene, FL? +

A typical home in Lake Magdalene is worth $335,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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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