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Valparaiso, FL

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

4,910
Residents
$81,938
Median income
$348,600
Median home
$1,785
Median rent (state)

Valparaiso - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Valparaiso lands in the 63rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

63rd
percentile, household income
72nd
percentile, home value
74th
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: Valparaiso, FL

Valparaiso is a small town in Florida, home to 4,910 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Valparaiso households earn a median of $81,938 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 1.6%. Home values in Valparaiso run a median of $348,600, and the median resident age is 28.7 years. 38.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 44.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 33 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Stable), up 3% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,785 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Florida run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 92.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

4,910 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$81,938 /yr

Poverty 1.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Valparaiso compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 63% higher than other cities
Home value 72% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% 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 Valparaiso against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Valparaiso toward the bottom of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Valparaiso ranks #822 - the 11th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Valparaiso only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#299 of 903
67th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#491 of 930
46th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#326 of 894
64th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#822 of 930
11th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#266 of 930
71st 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.

63rdIncome percentile

63rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Valparaiso's home value compares nationally

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

$348,600 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%). 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. Valparaiso $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 - Valparaiso, FL Valparaiso, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, FL median $81,938/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%
Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 38.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 44.3%

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

Population
4,910
Median Income
$81,938
Median Home Value
$348,600
Median Age
28.7
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Labor force participation
44.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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4,700 residents4,800 residents4,900 residents5,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,768 residents 4,896 residents ▲ +2.7%
Valparaiso's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
33
housing units authorized
Single-Family
19
detached homes
Multifamily
14
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 32
2020 32
2021 58
2022 47
2023 30
2024 33

Permit volume increased 3% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.3%
Carpool
13.7%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
7.9%
Work from Home
3.9%
Other
2.5%

Based on 2,807 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 Valparaiso sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,785/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Wauchula
4,910 people
South Sarasota
4,905 people
Fellsmere
4,902 people
St. Augustine South
4,864 people
June Park
4,852 people
South Brooksville
4,835 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Valparaiso's 4,910 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Aberdeen, MS
4,909 people
Royersford, PA
4,911 people
Tara Hills, CA
4,912 people
Winchester, IN
4,912 people
Wrightwood, CA
4,907 people
Shenandoah, IA
4,913 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Valparaiso's $81,938 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Atlanta, GA
$81,938 median income
Point Hope, AK
$81,944 median income
Morrisonville, IL
$81,944 median income
Princeville, IL
$81,944 median income
St. Charles, IA
$81,944 median income
Portland, TX
$81,944 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 77.0% 10.6% 7.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.3% White 77.0% Black or African American 10.6% Asian 2.3% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 7.2% 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 Valparaiso 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
Valparaiso (this city) 4,910 $81,938
Wauchula 4,910 $36,324
South Sarasota 4,905 $93,958
Fellsmere 4,902 $47,335
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Valparaiso, FL?

What is the population of Valparaiso, FL? +

Valparaiso, FL counts 4,910 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Valparaiso, FL? +

Median annual household income in Valparaiso runs $81,938, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Valparaiso? +

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

A typical home in Valparaiso is worth $348,600, 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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