What are the schools like in Fern Park, FL?

Fern Park 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 Fern Park?

The median household income in Fern Park, FL is $58,516 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Fern Park, FL?

Fern Park has an average high temperature of 71.2°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Fern Park, FL affordable or expensive?

Fern Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fern Park is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $288,600 and the median rent is $1,268 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fern Park, FL?

Fern Park 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 Fern Park, FL a Good Place to Live?

Fern Park is a small town of 8,207 in Florida, with a median household income of $58,516 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Fern Park stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fern Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fern Park 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

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

Metric	Fern Park, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$288,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,268	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,516	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fern Park'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

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

Metric	Fern Park, 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	38.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fern Park sees average highs of 71.2°F in January and 91.9°F in July, with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fern Park, FL
Average High — January	71.2°F
Average High — July	91.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fern Park, FL	National Avg
Population	8,207	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Casselberry, FL 2 mi Maitland, FL 2 mi Altamonte Springs, FL 3 mi Winter Park, FL 4 mi Eatonville, FL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Fern Park

Fern Park, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32730

Fern Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fern Park, FL affordable or expensive?

Fern Park's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fern Park roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $288,600 and median rent is $1,268/month.

What is the crime rate in Fern Park, FL?

Fern Park'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 Fern Park?

Public schools in Fern Park are operated by SEMINOLE. The district has 43 elementary, 12 middle, and 12 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fern Park, FL a good place to live?

Fern Park, FL has a population of 8,207, a median household income of $58,516, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Fern Park?

Fern Park averages 71.2°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fern Park?

Fern Park, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32730.

What is the population of Fern Park?

The population of Fern Park, Florida is 8,207 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fern Park?

Key numbers for living in Fern Park: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $288,600, median household income $58,516, 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 Fern Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.