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Fruitland Park, FL


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Fruitland Park, Florida

Fruitland Park, Florida, in Lake county, is 39 miles W of Deltona, Florida (center to center) and 71 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The people of the city are in the Orlando metropolitan area. Fruitland Park has a population of 3,186.

The People and Families of Fruitland Park

In Fruitland Park, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fruitland Park had a median family income of $42,665.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Fruitland Park residents, with $10,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fruitland Park Housing

In Fruitland Park, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Fruitland Park, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fruitland Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Fruitland Park Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fruitland Park Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fruitland Park, FL

Comparing Fruitland Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women65
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work52
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents58
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime37
Low Property Crime35

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