Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
23%
Okeechobee
Okeechobee, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,436
Population
5,423
Renter Mix
36% Rent
The city near the Inland Sea
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Lake
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Situated just north of Lake Okeechobee, also known as Florida’s Inland Sea, Okeechobee is a centrally located city known for its Southern hospitality. Residents and visitors flock to the lake for its outdoor recreational activities provided by its parks, trails, and smooth waters. If you’re looking for oceanfront outdoor recreation, head about one hour east. Highways 441 and 70 intersect in the center of Okeechobee, making travel to other parts of Florida a breeze. The center of town is home to family-friendly attractions like Flagler Park, shops, and an array of restaurants. The rest of the city consists of wooded residential areas with affordable rental options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,621
Average: $67,990
Education
1,025
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,223
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Okeechobee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Okeechobee, FL is $1,436 for one bedroom, and $1,278 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Okeechobee has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,436/month
800 Sq Ft
House
$2,456/month
1,545 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Okeechobee, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
57 Students
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Public
Grades PK-8
307 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
552 Students
Public
Grades K-12
57 Students
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Public
Grades PK-8
307 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
551 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Public
Grades PK-12
239 Students
Public
Grades K-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,715 Students
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Public
Grades PK-12
239 Students
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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.