B-

Ochopee, FL

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 232 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Ochopee, FL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 232 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $106,591, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 12.9% 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 $1,986 per month (studio $1,396, 1BR $1,797, 3BR $2,581, 4BR $2,805). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,708 per year, consuming 11% 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. Strengths visible in the raw data for Ochopee, FL include income. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 29.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$106,591
Median household income
Education F
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,986/mo
2BR fair market rent (22% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$11,708/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$106,591
▲ 72% vs national
Per Capita Income
$21,541
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
29.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
62.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,986/mo
▲ 66% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,396
1BR
$1,797
2BR
$1,986
3BR
$2,581
4BR
$2,805

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
▼ 17 ppt vs national
High School+
64.7%
Median Age
27.1
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,708/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,140/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,672/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,500/yr

What This Means

Ochopee, FL receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 232. This area performs well in income. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Ochopee, FL affordable?
Ochopee, FL receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $106,591.
What is the cost of living in Ochopee?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,986/mo. Infant childcare $11,708/yr.
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 →