Moore Haven

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Moore Haven, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$560

Population

1,408

Renter Mix

39% Rent

Delight in small-town charm on the cusp of Lake Okeechobee

Suburban Rural Affordable Historic Peaceful Laidback Scenic Close-Knit Quaint Active

Situated near the southwestern shore of Lake Okeechobee, Moore Haven is a small town with a tight-knit community. Moore Haven residents come together for a wide variety of events, from the Chalo Nitka Festival and Frontier Days to the Sour Orange Festival and Quilt Show.

One of the oldest cities in the Lake Okeechobee region, Moore Haven exudes a laidback historic charm with numerous old-fashioned buildings strewn along U.S. 27. Moore Haven is also regarded for its fantastic recreational opportunities, with plenty of options for fishing, camping, and hiking nearby.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$40,156

Average: $46,815

Education

107

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

391

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

5-14 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Moore Haven has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
4%
Other Education
96%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Moore Haven, FL is $560 for one bedroom, and $668 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moore Haven has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$560/month
630 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Moore Haven Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

375 Students

Glades Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

14 Students

Moore Haven Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

501 Students

Glades Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

14 Students

Moore Haven Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

501 Students

Glades Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

14 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.