What are the schools like in Micanopy, FL?

Micanopy is served primarily by ALACHUA. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Micanopy?

The median household income in Micanopy, FL is $59,457 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Micanopy, FL?

Micanopy has an average high temperature of 67.1°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Micanopy, FL affordable or expensive?

Micanopy's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Micanopy is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $214,100 and the median rent is $878 per month.

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

Micanopy has a violent crime rate of 403.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1477.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Micanopy, FL a Good Place to Live?

Micanopy is a small town of 522 in Florida, with a median household income of $59,457 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Micanopy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Micanopy 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: 96.9

Micanopy's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Micanopy costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Micanopy, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$214,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$878	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,457	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Micanopy's violent crime rate is 403.3 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

403.3 /100k

Property Crime

1477.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Micanopy is served primarily by ALACHUA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Micanopy, FL	National Avg
School District	ALACHUA	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Micanopy sees average highs of 67.1°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Micanopy, FL
Average High — January	67.1°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Micanopy, FL	National Avg
Population	522	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McIntosh, FL 5 mi Reddick, FL 11 mi East Williston, FL 12 mi Raleigh, FL 12 mi Williston, FL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Micanopy

Micanopy, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32667

Micanopy vs Other Cities

Micanopy, FL vs McIntosh, FL Micanopy, FL vs Reddick, FL Micanopy, FL vs East Williston, FL Micanopy, FL vs Raleigh, FL Micanopy, FL vs Williston, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micanopy, FL affordable or expensive?

Micanopy's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Micanopy roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $214,100 and median rent is $878/month.

What is the crime rate in Micanopy, FL?

Micanopy's violent crime rate is 403.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1477.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Micanopy?

Public schools in Micanopy are operated by ALACHUA. The district has 31 elementary, 10 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Micanopy, FL a good place to live?

Micanopy, FL has a population of 522, a median household income of $59,457, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Micanopy?

Micanopy averages 67.1°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Micanopy?

Micanopy, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32667.

What is the population of Micanopy?

The population of Micanopy, Florida is 522 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Micanopy?

Key numbers for living in Micanopy: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $214,100, median household income $59,457, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Micanopy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.