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Archer, Florida

city · Alachua County (primary) , Hillsborough County

At a glance

958
Population
$184,800
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$366,390
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$913/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$41,058
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
27.9 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
58.71%
Locations with fiber available
7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost1% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates86.3%
College graduates23.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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