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Carol city, FL — ZIP 33055

Population: 37,659 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 33055 (Carol city, FL) is $504,739 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $540,000 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,196/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$504,739

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$504,739
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+41.8%
10-year appreciation
+151.3%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$515,367
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$540,000
Median list price
$549,900
Median price per sqft
$372
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,196/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,960/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,430/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKE STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIAMI GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DR. FREDERICA S. WILSON/SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Anodyne, Inc. (4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
77.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
69.0°F
Annual precipitation
89.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
412
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
178,083
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
194,612

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
288
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,119 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,617
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
65.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,098,806
Average weekly wage
$1,415
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,962

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33055State medianUS median
Median home value$504,739$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$540,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market64 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$3,196/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,617$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 33055?
$504,739.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33055?
$540,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33055?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33055?
Typical rent: $3,196/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33055?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 33055 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33055?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33055?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33055?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Anodyne, Inc., 4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 33055?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 33055 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 33055?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33055?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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