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Mc Alpin, FL

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Affordability Score: 46/100

Population: 2,449 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mc Alpin, FL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,449 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (46/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $58,313, median home value of $246,500, median rent of per month, and 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,110 per month (studio $967, 1BR $1,013, 3BR $1,484, 4BR $1,573). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,760 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education, housing. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 25.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$58,313
Median household income
Education F
9.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.2x
Home value $246,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,110/mo
2BR fair market rent (23% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$6,760/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$58,313
▼ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$28,945
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
25.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$246,500
▼ 10% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
73.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,110/mo
▼ 7% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$967
1BR
$1,013
2BR
$1,110
3BR
$1,484
4BR
$1,573

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
▼ 21 ppt vs national
High School+
50.7%
Median Age
39.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,760/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,720/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,200/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,420/yr

What This Means

Mc Alpin, FL receives an overall affordability grade of D (46/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,449. Challenges include education and housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Mc Alpin, FL affordable?
Mc Alpin, FL receives an overall affordability grade of D (46/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $58,313. Median home value is $246,500.
What is the cost of living in Mc Alpin?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,110/mo. Infant childcare $6,760/yr. Median home value $246,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →