What are the schools like in Chuluota, FL?

Chuluota is served primarily by SEMINOLE. The district operates 43 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 12 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Chuluota?

The median household income in Chuluota, FL is $80,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Chuluota, FL?

Chuluota has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches.

Chuluota, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chuluota, FL affordable or expensive?

Chuluota's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chuluota is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $379,600 and the median rent is $1,655 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chuluota, FL?

Chuluota has a violent crime rate of 151.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 848.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chuluota, FL a Good Place to Live?

Chuluota is a small town of 2,484 in Florida, with a median household income of $80,250 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Chuluota stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chuluota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chuluota city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.1

Chuluota's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chuluota costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chuluota, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$379,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,655	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chuluota's violent crime rate is 151.1 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.1 /100k

Property Crime

848.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chuluota is served primarily by SEMINOLE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chuluota, FL	National Avg
School District	SEMINOLE	—
Elementary Schools	43	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	12	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chuluota sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Chuluota, FL
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Chuluota, FL	National Avg
Population	2,484	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bithlo, FL 4 mi Oviedo, FL 4 mi Black Hammock, FL 6 mi University CDP (Orange County), FL 6 mi Geneva, FL 7 mi

Chuluota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chuluota, FL affordable or expensive?

Chuluota's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chuluota roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $379,600 and median rent is $1,655/month.

What is the crime rate in Chuluota, FL?

Chuluota's violent crime rate is 151.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chuluota?

Public schools in Chuluota are operated by SEMINOLE. The district has 43 elementary, 12 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chuluota, FL a good place to live?

Chuluota, FL has a population of 2,484, a median household income of $80,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chuluota?

Chuluota averages 71.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Chuluota?

The population of Chuluota, Florida is 2,484 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chuluota?

Key numbers for living in Chuluota: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $379,600, median household income $80,250, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chuluota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.