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Cottondale, Florida

town · Jackson County

At a glance

822
Population
$79,200
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$132,532
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,085/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$36,959
Median household income
53% below U.S. median
27.7 min
Average commute
73.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% 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 college9 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates76.7%
College graduates12%

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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