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College Plaza, FL

College Plaza, FL.

Population: 34,081 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in College Plaza, FL is $207,138 — down 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $241,200 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,488/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,138

Typical home value

-4.7%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$207,138
1-year appreciation
-4.7%
3-year appreciation
-14.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+110.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2024)
$248,080
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$241,200
Median list price
$212,000
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-9.8%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
180
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
141
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,488/mo
1-year rent change
-6.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,749/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,188/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,775/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,309/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
Schools include
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
330
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (17.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
608
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,657
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,563

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Grocery stores nearby
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,834 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
41.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,145
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
132,619
Average weekly wage
$1,209
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,015

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

College PlazaState medianUS median
Typical home value$207,138$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$241,200$359,990$325,000
Median days on market63 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,488/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,145$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in College Plaza, FL?
$207,138.
What is the median sale price in College Plaza, FL?
$241,200.
How long do homes take to sell in College Plaza, FL?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in College Plaza, FL?
Typical rent: $1,488/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in College Plaza, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, tornado.
Is College Plaza, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within College Plaza, FL. 330 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in College Plaza, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in College Plaza, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near College Plaza, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve College Plaza, FL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is College Plaza, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in College Plaza, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in College Plaza, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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