Living in Apopka, FL
Suburb in Florida
Apopka is a suburb in Florida, home to about 56,000 people, with 2.0 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Apopka a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.72% property tax
- Strong healthcare: 6 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: SFB is 19 mi away
- Low natural disaster risk: 13 federally declared disasters since 2000
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 6 within 9 mi
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Hot summers: highs around 92°F
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Key facts
Living in Apopka: common questions
What is the cost of living in Apopka?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $345k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,480 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Apopka?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.72% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Apopka safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (1.0× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Apopka?
Apopka is warm all year: winter days average around 73°F and summer days around 92°F.
Does Apopka get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and cold waves: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.46 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Apopka?
The nearest major airport is SFB, about 19 mi away.
How Apopka scores
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