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Lake Butler, FL

Lake Butler, FL.

Population: 12,581 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,302
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+44.3%
10-year appreciation
+110.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$279,166
House Price Index
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (60 mi)
Nearest airport
Flying Tiger Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,032
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,540
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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