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Live Oak, FL


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Live Oak, Florida

Live Oak, Florida, in Suwannee county, is 59 miles NW of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 79 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 6,480.

The People and Families of Live Oak

In Live Oak, about 39% of adults are married. Live Oak is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 42% of Live Oak is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Florida, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Live Oak had a median family income of $29,099.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Live Oak ($700). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Live Oak Housing

About 66% of housing units in Live Oak are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Live Oak benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Florida.

Commuting

In Live Oak, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLive Oak Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Live Oak Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Live Oak Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Live Oak Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Live Oak, FL

Comparing Live Oak 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 Diversity109
Senior Citizens86
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Housing Recently Built73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime13

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