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FL area data

Southside, FL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Southside.

Population: 68,146 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Southside, FL is $354,968 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,500 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,086/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$354,968

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$354,968
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-3.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+91.8%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$374,098
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
$369,500
Median list price
$380,445
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
115
For-sale inventory
349
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
140
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
96

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,086/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
JAMES W. SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, R. BRUCE WAGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MEDULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Landia Chemical Company (4.4 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
75.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,490
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,507
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,156

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL, BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12,108 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
6.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,456
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,379
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,628

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

How it compares

SouthsideState medianUS median
Median home value$354,968$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$369,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market49 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,086/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,456$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 Southside, FL?
$354,968.
What is the median sale price in Southside, FL?
$369,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Southside, FL?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Southside, FL?
Typical rent: $2,086/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Southside, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Southside, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Southside, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Southside, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Southside, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Landia Chemical Company, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve Southside, FL?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Southside, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Southside, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Southside, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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