Apartments for rent in Golden Gate, FL

A town in Florida, Golden Gate has a population of just under 30,000. Families with young children are customary, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the community, though young professionals also outpace national averages. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 34, is decidedly younger than most cities in Florida. A slim majority of residents rent their homes (54%) as opposed to owning (46%) in Golden Gate. At $1,116/month, the average rent is roughly on par with the state average.

Golden Gate has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (24%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 8% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Golden Gate residents work in one of four industries: entertainment, construction, retail, and support. Combined, these industries account for 35% of the labor force in the city. With an average annual income of just over $54K, Golden Gate workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Golden Gate residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (47%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit is not extensively used. Cycling is the second-most preferred method of commuting to work, selected by 1% of workers. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.