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Is Apopka a Good Place to Live? Apopka, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Apopka ranks #434 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #200 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+5.5%, #8 of 468) and low unemployment (3.6%, #112 of 476), and trails on long commutes (31.3 min, #451 of 524) and high rents ($1,969/mo, #403 of 524).
Apopka by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Apopka's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Apopka?
Apopka's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,969/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $394,175, 5% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Apopka | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 101.4#757 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $394,175#615 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,003/mo#710 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $394,900#778 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,969/mo#1083 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 24.4%#937 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Apopka housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Apopka is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Apopka safe?
Apopka recorded 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% above the US rate of 373 and 6% above Florida's 384. That ranks #729 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #323 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Apopka Police Department. Property crime runs 1,641 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Apopka | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 408#729 of 1,083 | 384 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,641#543 of 1,083 | 1,954 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Apopka?
The median household in Apopka earns $96,884, 26% above the US figure of $76,827 and 35% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.2%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 5.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Apopka | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $96,884#388 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.2%#519 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +5.5%#16 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Apopka?
The median resident of Apopka is 38.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #499 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Apopka | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 38.8%#499 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 77.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Apopka's schools and health?
Apopka's 10 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 18.9 students per teacher and $11,706 spent per pupil. 34.4% of adults are obese and 12% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Apopka | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 18.9#891 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,706#992 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 34.4%#726 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 12%#794 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.8%#585 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 16.2%#1120 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 10,758 students are enrolled in Apopka's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Apopka?
The average commute in Apopka is 31.3 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.1% of workers take transit and 20% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Apopka scores 8.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82°F and winters 59.6°F, with 54.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Apopka | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 31.3 min#1178 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9.7%#1042 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.4% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 20% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.6#912 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.8 | 44.4 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 74 | 47.1 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 79.1 | 49.7 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 83.3 | 56.2 | 2.7 |
| May | 88.5 | 63.6 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 90.8 | 70.9 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 92.5 | 73 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 92.3 | 72.6 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 90 | 70.4 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 62.5 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 78.1 | 54.6 | 2 |
| Dec | 72.9 | 48.6 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mt Plymouth 1ssw.
| Measure | Apopka | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 71.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 59.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 54.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mt Plymouth 1ssw.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Apopka?
Orange County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orange County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
| Measure | Apopka | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#583 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Orange County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Orange County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind | 0.012% | 94% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.029% | 83% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.003% | 72% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0026% | 55% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0086% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.07% | 35% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Apopka compare with similar-size cities?
Apopka is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #200 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,232.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #434 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 | 31.3 min |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #686 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 | 20.5 min |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #101 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 | 19.4 min |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #819 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 | 15.9 min |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #942 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 | 22.8 min |
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #104 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 | 19 min |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #1303 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 | 21.2 min |
| St. Clair Shores, MIPop. 58,140 | #511 | 57.9 | $73,500 | $1,183/mo | 233 | 26.7 min |
| Bel Air South, MDPop. 58,137 | #182 | 64.9 | $123,653 | $1,757/mo | no data | 30.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Apopka compare with the rest of Florida?
Apopka ranks #8 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 59.4 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 35% above the Florida median. Violent crime is 6% above the statewide rate. Homes are 5% above the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Miramar, FLPop. 138,600 | #11 | 58.3 | $89,125 | $2,117/mo | 121 |
| Port St. Lucie, FLPop. 232,491 | #12 | 58.2 | $80,648 | $1,937/mo | 128 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Apopka among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Apopka's score calculated?
Apopka scores 59.4 out of 100, #434 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Apopka. Similar-size median 55.5.
64.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Apopka's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
69.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Apopka. Similar-size median 58.9.
53.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Apopka's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
49.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Apopka's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
56.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Apopka. Similar-size median 56.1.
63.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Apopka. Similar-size median 42.4.
92.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Apopka. Similar-size median 50.0.
46.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Apopka's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
40.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
55.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Apopka's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Apopka has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Apopka
Is Apopka, FL a good place to live?
Apopka ranks #434 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #200 of 524 smaller cities and #8 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+5.5%, #8 of 468) and low unemployment (3.6%, #112 of 476), and trails on long commutes (31.3 min, #451 of 524) and high rents ($1,969/mo, #403 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Apopka?
Apopka's cost of living index is 101.4, 1% above the US level of 100 and #757 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,969/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $394,175, 5% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Apopka?
Apopka recorded 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% above the US rate of 373 and 6% above Florida's 384. That ranks #729 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #323 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Apopka Police Department. Property crime runs 1,641 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Apopka?
The median household in Apopka earns $96,884, 26% above the US figure of $76,827 and 35% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.2%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 5.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Apopka?
Median rent in Apopka is $1,969/mo (Census), #1083 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,003/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 24.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Apopka?
Zillow's typical home value in Apopka is $394,175, down 0.6% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $394,900.
How are the public schools in Apopka?
Apopka's 10 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 18.9 students per teacher and $11,706 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Apopka?
The average commute is 31.3 minutes, #1178 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 9.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Apopka?
Apopka averages 71.2°F over the year, 82°F in summer and 59.6°F in winter, with 54.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Apopka walkable?
Apopka scores 8.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Apopka at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orange County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 57% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Apopka?
Orange County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Apopka?
Apopka has 58,232 residents. The median resident of Apopka is 38.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #499 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Apopka compare with the rest of Florida?
Apopka ranks #8 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 59.4 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 35% above the Florida median. Violent crime is 6% above the statewide rate. Homes are 5% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Apopka?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Apopka's population of 58,232 are Carson City, NV (#686 overall), Lenexa, KS (#101 overall), Lake Havasu City, AZ (#819 overall), Midwest City, OK (#942 overall), and Bentonville, AR (#104 overall). Apopka is #434.