Compare county housing, labor and climate
County housing: 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates. Employee hourly mean wages: BLS OEWS May 2025, named metro or nonmetropolitan area. Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 station normals. Select a source to research its geography and period.
County data and sources
| County / ACS source | Population | Median household income | Median home value / gross rent | Area labor benchmarks | Station seasonality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County, Florida | 1,977,129 | $77,633 | $414,600 / $1,907 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 47-0000: $27.95/hour 49-0000: $28.83/hour | FT LAUDERDALE, FL US In-county station · 29.3 km · 26.1019, -80.2011 Wettest month 9: 9.97 in. · Warmest daily high: 90.5°F |
| Duval County, Florida | 1,023,153 | $71,277 | $303,500 / $1,475 | Jacksonville, FL 47-0000: $26.78/hour 49-0000: $28.75/hour | JACKSONVILLE NAS, FL US In-county station · 11.5 km · 30.2333, -81.6667 Wettest month 6: 7.32 in. · Warmest daily high: 91.8°F |
| Hillsborough County, Florida | 1,522,748 | $79,540 | $371,500 / $1,667 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 47-0000: $26.69/hour 49-0000: $27.57/hour | TAMPA INTL AP, FL US In-county station · 17.5 km · 27.9619, -82.5403 Wettest month 8: 9.03 in. · Warmest daily high: 91.2°F |
| Lee County, Florida | 817,666 | $76,107 | $362,200 / $1,712 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 47-0000: $25.88/hour 49-0000: $26.79/hour | FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP, FL US In-county station · 12.5 km · 26.585, -81.8614 Wettest month 8: 10.43 in. · Warmest daily high: 91.7°F |
| Miami-Dade County, Florida | 2,738,356 | $71,753 | $463,000 / $1,829 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 47-0000: $27.95/hour 49-0000: $28.83/hour | PERRINE 4W, FL US In-county station · 7.8 km · 25.5819, -80.4361 Wettest month 8: 10.16 in. · Warmest daily high: 90.4°F |
| Orange County, Florida | 1,471,937 | $79,719 | $390,100 / $1,775 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 47-0000: $26.37/hour 49-0000: $27.51/hour | ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, FL US In-county station · 3.6 km · 28.5453, -81.3331 Wettest month 6: 8.17 in. · Warmest daily high: 91.9°F |
| Osceola County, Florida | 427,415 | $72,637 | $353,300 / $1,746 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 47-0000: $26.37/hour 49-0000: $27.51/hour | KISSIMMEE 2, FL US In-county station · 36.9 km · 28.2764, -81.4239 Wettest month 6: 9.18 in. · Warmest daily high: 91.5°F |
| Palm Beach County, Florida | 1,533,806 | $83,581 | $447,300 / $1,916 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 47-0000: $27.95/hour 49-0000: $28.83/hour | BELLE GLADE, FL US In-county station · 22.7 km · 26.6928, -80.6711 Wettest month 6: 9.49 in. · Warmest daily high: 92.3°F |
| Pinellas County, Florida | 963,481 | $72,646 | $355,100 / $1,642 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 47-0000: $26.69/hour 49-0000: $27.57/hour | ST PETERSBURG INTL AP, FL US In-county station · 10.9 km · 27.9106, -82.6875 Wettest month 7: 9.73 in. · Warmest daily high: 90.6°F |
ACS home values are survey medians for owner-occupied homes, not current sale prices or property valuations. Gross rent is monthly. SOC 47-0000 covers construction and extraction; SOC 49-0000 covers installation, maintenance and repair. Employee wages are not contractor bids. Station normals describe a reference location, not every parcel in a county; distance is from the covered-area reference point.
Housing and market context: Orange County, Florida
2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates · County geography · U.S. Census Bureau ACS source
- Population estimate
- 1,471,937
- Median household income
- $79,719
- Median owner-occupied home value
- $390,100
- Median monthly gross rent
- $1,775
- Owner-occupied share
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied share
- 43.2%
- Vacant housing share
- 10.1%
Tenure shares describe occupied housing; vacancy includes all housing units. Use this local housing mix to frame rental demand and carrying-cost questions, then compare the specific property with nearby homes. The ACS home-value median is a survey estimate for owner-occupied homes, not a current median sale price or a valuation of any property on this list.
Local labor benchmarks
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS source
- Construction and extraction (SOC 47-0000): $26.37/hour · U.S. mean $31.42/hour.
- Installation, maintenance and repair (SOC 49-0000): $27.51/hour · U.S. mean $30.44/hour.
These area employee mean wages help compare labor conditions. Contractor prices also include materials, benefits, overhead and profit; these figures are not repair bids.
Repair and holding-cost seasonality
ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, FL US · NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals · NOAA station (28.5453, -81.3331) · Station in the covered county area; 3.6 km from the covered-area reference point. · NOAA climate normals source
June averaged 8.17 inches of precipitation; July averaged a daily high of 91.9°F. Allow for weather delays on roof and exterior work, and heating or cooling while a home is held. These 1991–2020 station normals are not a forecast or a countywide parcel-risk assessment.
Monthly climate averages
| Month | Daily high / low °F | Precipitation (in.) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71.2 / 51.8 | 2.61 |
| February | 74.3 / 54.3 | 2.06 |
| March | 78.4 / 58.3 | 2.74 |
| April | 83.2 / 62.8 | 2.70 |
| May | 88.2 / 68.7 | 3.66 |
| June | 90.7 / 73.4 | 8.17 |
| July | 91.9 / 75.0 | 8.07 |
| August | 91.8 / 75.3 | 7.66 |
| September | 89.5 / 73.9 | 6.55 |
| October | 84.4 / 68.3 | 3.24 |
| November | 77.8 / 60.1 | 1.73 |
| December | 73.1 / 54.5 | 2.28 |
Market statistics describe their stated geography and survey period. Published-list counts and filing dates describe the selected records separately.
Connect the dissolution case to a property
Start with the parties and case number, then look for a judgment, settlement or property-related filing that identifies the home. Match the address or legal description against the county property appraiser and official records.
Do not publish a property lead from name similarity alone. Common names and properties outside the selected county can create false matches.
Check ownership after the court decision
Florida law provides for equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, but the outcome for a particular home comes from the case record. Search later deeds and current appraisal ownership to see whether title changed after the judgment.
A marital settlement or final judgment does not automatically mean the property will be listed or sold. One party may retain the home or the parties may make another arrangement.
Work the lead as a property opportunity
- Evaluate the home, neighborhood, repairs and nearby sales before deciding whether it fits your buyers or investment model.
- Keep both parties and all related documents in one property file to avoid duplicate or conflicting outreach.
- Ask whether a sale is being considered without discussing personal allegations or taking sides.
- Have the closing professional confirm ownership and required signatures before relying on an agreement.
Separate the case date, judgment and deed
The petition date identifies when the dissolution case began. A final judgment records a later court event. A deed or certificate records a property event. Keeping those dates distinct produces a clearer lead and follow-up schedule.