Apartments for rent in Valparaiso, FL

The small town of Valparaiso, Florida is home to slightly less than 5,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will feel right at home, as they make up an above-average 24% of the community. With an average age of just under 37, the town's population is younger than most cities in Florida. Only 29% of residents rent in Valparaiso, as home ownership is common in the town. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,018/month, which is $135 a month less than the state average.

With an average commute time of about 18 minutes, shorter than most cities in Florida, Valparaiso residents are well aware that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 51% of residents, while public transportation is not used much. A small percentage of commuters (4%) walk to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Valparaiso has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Valparaiso residents work in one of two industries: retail and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 15% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Valparaiso workers bring in an average annual income of just over $72K, slightly more than the state average. Valparaiso's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.