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Apopka.
About
Life in Apopka
The greenhouse nursery industry is a real presence here and shapes local identity, but most people commute to jobs in Orlando (expect about 32 minutes on average) or work across the broader metro area. Housing is relatively affordable compared to Central Florida's boom areas, with a median home price around $395k and median household income near $96k, though you'll want to factor in that rents average just over $2k if you're leasing. The community is fairly family-oriented—about 40% of households have kids—with decent schools through Orange County Public Schools and a few private options.
Apopka at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
21.9%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+19.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.9% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Apopka: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Apopka, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (12.1%), and 22.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.7%
of households
Married Couples
60.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Apopka
In Apopka, rent runs 18% above the FL average, and home values are 10% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,707
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $394,805 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Apopka and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Apopka is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Apopka Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area
Commute31.3 min avg
How Apopka residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Apopka, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 24% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Apopka runs 24% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
408.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,640.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Apopka Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Apopka, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16.6M |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | $8,100 |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | $206.0M |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $598,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $956,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Apopka is about 4% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Apopka, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
98
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Apopka is about 4% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Apopka has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 44°F | 2.82" |
| Feb | 74°F | 47°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 79°F | 50°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 83°F | 56°F | 2.67" |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 4.43" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 8.33" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.34" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 8.48" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.30" |
| Oct | 84°F | 63°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 2.04" |
| Dec | 73°F | 49°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Apopka
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Apopka's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Orlando Health-health Central Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Ocoee
Aspire Health Partners
Psychiatric · 11.2 mi away · Orlando
Adventhealth Orlando
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Orlando
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Apopka
Apopka's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Apopka (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,631 students · in-state tuition $62,950 · 75% graduate · median earnings $64,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,361 students · in-state tuition $21,780 · 55% graduate · median earnings $74,765 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 714 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 48% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 109 students · in-state tuition $15,992 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,716 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Apopka
Apopka has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
47 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
72 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayCities Near Apopka
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Apopka?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Apopka FAQ
Is Apopka, Florida affordable?⌄
Apopka's median rent is $1,969/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,884/year. Median home value is $394,900.
Is Apopka, Florida safe?⌄
Apopka's violent crime rate was 408 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1641 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Apopka, Florida?⌄
Apopka has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Apopka, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Apopka is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,969/month and median household income is $96,884/year. The median home value is $394,900. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Apopka, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Apopka is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from