55 + Senior Apartments near Lutz, FL

Cost of Living

The total cost of living is a major influence in selecting what destination fits best. Lutz has a median home value of $267,225 and the median cost of rent is around $1,411 per month per month. The rent burden for Lutz is around 18.1% of the average person's monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Currently, the population of Lutz consists of 21,448 people. Lutz has a population density of 339 people per square mile. In Lutz, 9.8% of the population are veterans of the United States military. In terms of education, 42.0% have a college degree, 22.8% have a high-school diploma, and 18.1% have a graduate degree. Demographically, Lutz is 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.2% other or not specified, 0.3% Native American, 6.6% black, 3.0% mixed race, 84.7% white, and 4.3% Asian. In Lutz, 65.7% participate in the labor force, 4.5% are widows, 5.1% live in poverty, and 10.9% have some form of disability. Out of the total city population, 50.2% are female and 49.8% are male. The median age of Lutz is 43 years old.

State Information

An overview of Florida

The quality of life enjoyed by the average Florida citizen is ranked 13th nation-wide. Additionally, Florida is ranked 29th by standards of healthcare. The natural beauty of Florida is ranked 21st in the nation. The state of Florida has 218 hospitals and 108 health centers, providing care to a population of 21,626,797. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Jupiter Medical Center. In terms of resources, Florida has a cost of living index of 98.9, a grocery index rating of 104.0, and a housing index rating of 95.4. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.

Social demographics of the state

During the latest presidential election, 49% voted for the Republican candidate while 48% voted for the Democratic candidate. Thirty-five percent of Florida residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state's 15,611 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-24%, Mainline Protestant-14%, and Historically Black Protestant-8%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Florida there are 290 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Florida ranks 8th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In Florida, 34% of the population is over the age of 55.The median age in the state is 42.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Florida is 37.0 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of April with a rating of 47.9 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 11.50 inches. On average, the state receives 4.54 inches of precipitation a month. Florida experiences an average humidity rating of about 75%.The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of September. During the summer, the average temperature in Florida is around 82F.Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 95F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 66F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 60F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 79F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 36F in the month of January. While residents of Florida mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Florida can include hurricanes and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Florida

The state of Florida has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of cypresses, a wide variety of palms, sand pines, and orchid. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the wild hog, the fox squirrels, the American crocodile, or the short nose sturgeon. The state animal of Florida is the Florida panther.