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Lake Butler, Florida

city · Union County (primary) , Orange County

At a glance

1,601
Population
$167,800
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$280,880
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$774/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$49,922
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
77.47%
Locations with fiber available
12.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost6% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college17 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates82.6%
College graduates13.3%

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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