Apalachicola is in Franklin County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 2,300 residents, a median age of 50 and a median household income of $48,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 50 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $48,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $350,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $1,500 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 1% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 56°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | Downtown core |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | Medium to beach |
| County | Franklin County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
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Apalachicola is far the larger, 2,300 residents to 800. Median home price runs $650,000 in St. George Island against $350,000 in Apalachicola, roughly 86% apart. Household income differs sharply: $75,000 in St. George Island, $48,000 in Apalachicola.
Read more about St. George Island →Port St. Joe is far the larger, 3,500 residents to 2,300. Household income differs sharply: $55,000 in Port St. Joe, $48,000 in Apalachicola. Median home price runs $400,000 in Port St. Joe against $350,000 in Apalachicola, roughly 14% apart.
Read more about Port St. Joe →Freeport is far the larger, 8,000 residents to 2,300. Household income differs sharply: $70,000 in Freeport, $48,000 in Apalachicola. Freeport skews younger, a median age of 38 against 50.
Read more about Freeport →Lynn Haven is far the larger, 22,000 residents to 2,300. Household income differs sharply: $75,000 in Lynn Haven, $48,000 in Apalachicola. Lynn Haven skews younger, a median age of 41 against 50.
Read more about Lynn Haven →Checked against the published source, not estimated