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Zolfo Springs, FL

Zolfo Springs, FL.

Population: 5,197 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zolfo Springs, FL is $296,195 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,000 after a median 39 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$296,195

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$296,195
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+129.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$297,490
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
$263,000
Median list price
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$958/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,522/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,885/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
Schools include
ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
44
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
72.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,448
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,049

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Griffins Peace River Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL, Adventhealth Port Charlotte, HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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)
+77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,051
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,561
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

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

How it compares

Zolfo SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$296,195$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$263,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market39 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,051$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 Zolfo Springs, FL?
$296,195.
What is the median sale price in Zolfo Springs, FL?
$263,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zolfo Springs, FL?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Zolfo Springs, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,124/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zolfo Springs, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hurricane, lightning.
Is Zolfo Springs, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zolfo Springs, FL. 44 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 Zolfo Springs, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zolfo Springs, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zolfo Springs, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zolfo Springs, FL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zolfo Springs, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zolfo Springs, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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