The Town FilesApopka, Florida
City in Orange County · population 54,873 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $394,900
- Household income
- $96,884
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 38.3
Apopka is a city of 54,873 people in Orange County, Florida. The median home is worth $394,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 75% of Florida towns.
How Apopka ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Apopka is worth $394,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $96,884, which is more affordable than 65% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,969 a month. 77.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Apopka | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,969 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $96,884 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 77.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Apopka
| People | Apopka | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Apopka
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 44.4°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Apopka since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 22, 1998 about 6.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 109 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 25, 1992.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 949,918 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,805 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Apopka itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Apopka
18 public schools with 16,110 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| APOPKA HIGH | 8-12 | 3,455 | 24.7 |
| WEKIVA HIGH | 9-12 | 2,184 | 23.5 |
| WOLF LAKE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,170 | 20.5 |
| KELLY PARK SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,082 | 18.0 |
| PIEDMONT LAKES MIDDLE | 6-8 | 917 | 20.8 |
| APOPKA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 913 | 20.8 |
| APOPKA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 841 | 15.3 |
| BEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 820 | 13.9 |
| CLAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 687 | 17.2 |
| ROCK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 680 | 15.5 |
| LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 669 | 15.9 |
| WOLF LAKE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 658 | 15.7 |
Towns near Apopka
- Zellwood, FL2.9 mi · 2,758 people · home $184,000
- South Apopka, FL3.5 mi · 6,803 people · home $280,500
- Clarcona, FL5.2 mi · 3,283 people · home $317,800
- Forest City, FL6.0 mi · 14,623 people · home $369,900
- Wekiwa Springs, FL6.5 mi · 23,428 people · home $453,600
- Mount Plymouth, FL7.1 mi · 4,417 people · home $323,700
- Tangerine, FL7.6 mi · 3,237 people · home $435,200
- Lockhart, FL7.9 mi · 14,058 people · home $264,800
Apopka questions
Is Apopka, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Apopka scores better for retirees than 21% of Florida towns and quieter than 37%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Apopka?
The median owner-occupied home in Apopka is valued at $394,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,884, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,969 a month.
What is the weather like in Apopka?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 44.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Apopka get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Apopka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 22, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)