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Overview
| Population: | 18,251,243 | | Pop. Change: | 13% | | State: | Florida | | Metro Area: | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, ... 30 more | | County: | Miami-Dade, Broward, ... 67 more | | City: | Jacksonville, Miami, ... 888 more | | Zip Code: | 33340, 33311, ... 1473 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, Florida's population is 18,251,243 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.19 percent.
The median home cost in Florida is $165,960. Home appreciation the last year has been -23.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Florida's cost of living is 4.52% Higher than the U.S. average.
Florida public schools spend $5,302 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Florida.
The unemployment rate in Florida is 9.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Florida jobs have Decreased by 4.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Florida, FL, population is 18,251,243. There are 335 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Florida, FL
The median age is 38.5. The US median is 37.6. 58.47% of people in Florida, FL, are married. 11.47% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 19.33% of people are married, with children. 8.65% have children, but are single.
Race in Florida, FL
75.35% of people are white, 15.43% are black, 1.96% are asian, 0.35% are native american, and 6.19% claim 'Other'.
19.39% of the people in Florida, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 80.61% are non-hispanic).
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North Port is a great place to live but a tad bori: everything is clean and quiet but a little too quiet.
there really is nothing at all to... (read more)Ft. Walton Beach Florida: Hi i live in Ft Walton Beach, Florida. I really love living here. There is so much to do from going to the beach, shopping to visiting the Air Force Armanmant... (read more)Re: Florida: Too Expensive and Too many Rednecks.....I'm outta... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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Health
There are 151 physicians per 100,000 population in Florida, FL. The US average is 170.
Florida, FL Health Index
Air quality in Florida, FL is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Florida, FL is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 84 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Brooksville, Fl: Is a good place to live if you are collecting social security and have no children. Far too many police on the payrolls. Lots of homes empty from over build. Walmarts... (read more)October 2009 Why move to FLorida?: Real Estate prices are back to 2000 levels and its affordable to live in the sunshine state again. While condo prices are still soft, value homes are incredibly priced... (read more)NO to Panama City Beach!!!: I moved here in February 2009 for a job. Initially, I was very excited, but after a month, I began to realize that I had done everything there was to do. I am going... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Florida, FL, is 9.40%, with job growth of -4.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.70%.
Florida, FL Taxes
Florida, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Florida, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,657, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,313.
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PLEASE HELP ME FIND A CITY THAT"S GREAT FOR A sing: HI! can anyone give me advice as to where i should move. I thought about the following states delaware,maryland, texas, florida, and arizona.
I want to settle down and... (read more)Sweating in flip flops 24/7. : My family and I live in Florida,3+ years now, in the Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
I absolutely regret moving here to be near my mother and family members.
We... (read more)Best places to live: I am interested in living in the southeast region of the U.S. I am more concerned about job growth in the finance / technology fields. My first choice is... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 9.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 22.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,657 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,313 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.01% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.52% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.94% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.01% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.95% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.19% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.88% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.61% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.25% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.63% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.46% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.43% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.76% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.59% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.89% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.17% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.70% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Florida, FL, is $165,960. Home appreciation is -23.50% over the last year. The median age of Florida, FL, real estate is 23 years.
Florida, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.59% of the Florida, FL, population. 13.18% of houses and apartments in Florida, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Florida Housing SperlingViews
Real Estate: Florida is a bust market with values being driven down by high non homestead taxation and the nations highest residential property insurance. income in fla. is still... (read more)Way to expensive!!: I've lived in St. Pete/Pinellas County my intire life. Currently the cost of living is through the roof. If you have a house that you have to pay flood insurance on,... (read more)Sunshine State: Florida has become a state for the very wealthy. Seeing how the area I currently live in (Palm Beach County) is the southern playground for the rich and famous, why am... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
| Median Home Age | 23 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $165,960 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -23.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 61.08% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 13.18% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.59% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.64 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.27% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.51% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.29% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 7.15% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.95% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.19% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.87% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17.37% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.13% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.96% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.91% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.41% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 13.59% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.21% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.34% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 23.63% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 20.56% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.40% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.09% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.69% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.50% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Florida, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Florida, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Crime Rates in Florida: I am curious about the crime rates in... (read more)Bradenton: Bradenton is real nice retirement populated community. It is on the west coast and has a nice down home... (read more)Florida Sucks: If you are born and raised in Florida then you hate it. It once was a beautiful place to live, until here came the northerners. All you here them say is " In that... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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Climate
Florida, FL, gets 55 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 108.
On average, there are 237 sunny days per year in Florida, FL. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 47. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 27 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: Hot, Rainy, Humid most of the... (read more)Fun In The Sun: I left Pennsylvania 36 years ago and absolutely loved the Florida weather. Now that I am retired and handicapped, I am so grateful that I do not have to deal with... (read more)Florida beaches: Florida's beaches just can't be beat, particularly those on the gulf coast. Ft Desoto Park is one of the nicest beaches in Florida, but Siesta Key is also a great... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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Education
Florida, FL, schools spend $5,302 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 540 students per librarian, and 496 children per counselor in Florida, FL schools.
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Florida's higher education system: Florida's public and private community colleges and universities offer affordable and quality education. The choices are many. Public institutions are affordable and... (read more)Education Improving: I believe florida's school system is... (read more)We're ruining this state with overdevelopment: I have lived here since 1976 and I am finally moving away because it just hurts too much to watch what we are doing to destroy this... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Florida, FL, takes 28 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Weather: Hot, Rainy, Humid most of the... (read more)Fun In The Sun: I left Pennsylvania 36 years ago and absolutely loved the Florida weather. Now that I am retired and handicapped, I am so grateful that I do not have to deal with... (read more)PLEASE HELP ME FIND A CITY THAT"S GREAT FOR A sing: HI! can anyone give me advice as to where i should move. I thought about the following states delaware,maryland, texas, florida, and arizona.
I want to settle down and... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Florida, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Florida, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Florida, FL cost of living is 104.52.
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are you kidding me?: I moved here in 88 and have never felt at home. The wages are low, the cost of living has triplied in the last 5 years, you cant find a desent house for under 200,000,... (read more)Moving from RI to Florida: Thinking of relocating from RI to Florida within a year. Have thought of the St Augustine, Palm Coast on the East Coast. Tired of expenses here in the NorthEast, pay... (read more)houseing: just wondering what are the best states in the south costwise aswell as medical attention avilble in the usa for possible relocation for someone thats disabled.hopefully... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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41.12% of the people in Florida, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.25% are Catholic; 17.08% are Protestant; 0.49% are LDS; 3.14% are another Christian faith; 3.90% in Florida, FL are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.20% affilitates with Islam.
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Brooksville, Fl: Is a good place to live if you are collecting social security and have no children. Far too many police on the payrolls. Lots of homes empty from over build. Walmarts... (read more)October 2009 Why move to FLorida?: Real Estate prices are back to 2000 levels and its affordable to live in the sunshine state again. While condo prices are still soft, value homes are incredibly priced... (read more)Florida's higher education system: Florida's public and private community colleges and universities offer affordable and quality education. The choices are many. Public institutions are affordable and... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
| Percent Religious | 41.12% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.25% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 17.08% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.49% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 8.49% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.96% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.33% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.06% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.94% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.14% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 3.90% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.20% | 0.54% |
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47.62% of the people in Florida, FL are registered as Democrats. 51.58% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.81%.
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Crime Rates in Florida: I am curious about the crime rates in... (read more)Bradenton: Bradenton is real nice retirement populated community. It is on the west coast and has a nice down home... (read more)Florida Sucks: If you are born and raised in Florida then you hate it. It once was a beautiful place to live, until here came the northerners. All you here them say is " In that... (read more)Have an opinion about Florida? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Florida Click Here
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