Upper Grand Lagoon is a small city of 17,062 in Florida, with a median household income of $64,935
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
Upper Grand Lagoon stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Upper Grand Lagoon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Upper Grand Lagoon 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: 104.0
Upper Grand Lagoon's overall cost of living index is 104.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Upper Grand Lagoon costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$316,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,935
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Upper Grand Lagoon's violent crime rate is 201.5 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.5 /100k
Property Crime
694.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Upper Grand Lagoon is served primarily by BAY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
National Avg
School District
BAY
—
Elementary Schools
24
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
12
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Upper Grand Lagoon sees average highs of 62.8°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 61.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Upper Grand Lagoon's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Upper Grand Lagoon roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $316,400 and median rent is $1,416/month.
Upper Grand Lagoon's violent crime rate is 201.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 694.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Upper Grand Lagoon are operated by BAY.
The district has 24 elementary, 5 middle, and 12 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL has a population of 17,062, a median household income of $64,935, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Upper Grand Lagoon averages 62.8°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32408.
The population of Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida is 17,062 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Upper Grand Lagoon: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $316,400, median household income $64,935, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upper Grand Lagoon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.