Highlands County Real Estate - Avon Park

Avon Park is in South Central Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 8,836. Avon Park is approximately 41 miles from Lakeland (population 97,422) and around 32 miles from Winter Haven (population 33,874).

The median age for residents of Avon Park is 35.6. Around 35.7% of Avon Park households include school aged children and 33.1% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 55.4% of the Avon Park population are White, 28% are Black or African American, .3% American Indian, .8% Asian and 4.2% are Two or more Races. Avon Park has a significant Hispanic population. 29.1% (2,576) of Avon Park residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Of these 57.49% are of Mexican origin, 30.86% Puerto Rican, 3.49% Cuban and 8.15% are of other Hispanic or Latino origin.

There are 4,162 housing units in Avon Park. 908 (21.8%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Avon Park is a tourist destination, 25.3% (230) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 1,726 residential rental units in Avon Park. 1,403 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 17.9%.

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Highlands County

Highlands County is located in the south central Florida region, along with Desoto, Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, and Hardee counties. The largest industries providing employment are education & health services, natural resources & mining, trade & transportation, and government. Major private sector employers for Highlands County are Florida Hospital Heartland Division, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Cross Country Automotive Services, Wal-Mart Sebring, and Medical Data Systems. Top public sector employers are Highlands County School Board and Highlands County Board of Commissioners. Incorporated cities and towns include Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Sebring (county seat)

Neighboring Properties

AddressTypeSq FtClass 
4508 Snapper Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
3031 Valerie Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
2925 Dolphin Dr Single Family 2,266 B
3025 Valerie Blvd Single Family 2,007 B
4502 Snapper Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
2917 Dolphin Dr Single Family 1,105 B
4515 Snapper Dr Single Family 1,747 B
4509 Snapper Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
4521 Snapper Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
2835 Dolphin Dr Single Family 1,144 C
4428 Snapper Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
4527 Snapper Dr Single Family 1,260 B
2823 Dolphin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
4427 Snapper Dr Single Family 1,700 B
3030 Valerie Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
3102 Marlin Dr Single Family 957 C
3044 Marlin Dr Single Family 956 C
3015 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,379 B
3024 Valerie Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
3108 Marlin Dr Single Family 1,314 C
3103 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,146 B
3038 Marlin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
2811 Dolphin Dr Single Family 1,418 B
4422 Snapper Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
3114 Marlin Dr Single Family 957 C
3108 Valerie Blvd Vacant Residential 0 L
4421 Snapper Dr Single Family 1,701 B
2910 Dolphin Dr Single Family 1,268 C
3109 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,278 C
3009 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,116 B
3016 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,171 B
3032 Marlin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
2737 Dolphin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
2826 Dolphin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
3120 Marlin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
3011 Dolphin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
2927 King Dr Single Family 2,287 B
4416 Snapper Dr Single Family 1,065 C
4413 Snapper Dr Single Family 1,130 B
2814 Dolphin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
3116 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,459 B
3126 Marlin Dr Single Family 1,277 B
3008 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,205 B
3115 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,234 C
2725 Dolphin Dr Single Family 1,285 C
3003 Valerie Blvd Single Family 1,586 B
3101 Marlin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L
3025 Marlin Dr Single Family 953 C
3026 Marlin Dr Vacant Residential 0 L

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $44,029. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $15,516 per year. The top 10% earn more than $109,632 per year. The top 1% earn more than $372,033 per year. Most renters earn between $21,636 (20th percentile) and $39,204 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $88,058 and $110,073.

The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 65 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $58,425 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $116,850 and $146,063.

Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates

Local Rents

The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $727. Most renters earn between $1,803 and $3,267 per month. They typically spend 32% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $494 (20th percentile) to $1,009 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 11%.

This property falls in percentile 65 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $839 per month and a monthly household income of $2,814 ($33,768 per year)

Nearby Companies

M Mondragon Liner Farm Inc
3115 Valerie Blvd
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