Apartments for rent in Winter Beach, FL

Winter Beach, Florida is a small town with slightly more than 2,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (28%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 46, are older than most cities in Florida. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 16% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,257 per month, exceeding the state average by $104/month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Winter Beach has a high number of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. In addition, 15% have earned a Bachelor's degree. There are two primary industries in Winter Beach: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 13% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Winter Beach workers take home an average annual income of just over $89K, about $23,000 more than the Florida average. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Winter Beach has an average commute time of about 25 minutes, faster than the Florida average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (31%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.