Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
23%
Okeechobee, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,446
Population
5,423
Renter Mix
36% Rent
The city near the Inland Sea
Quaint
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Relaxed
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Lake
Okeechobee is the county seat of Okeechobee County and serves as the commercial and civic hub of Florida's vast interior prairie region, sitting at the northern shore of Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in the state. The city carries a working, small-town character shaped by agriculture, cattle ranching, and outdoor recreation, offering a noticeably quieter pace than Florida's coastal metros. The local economy leans on farming, agribusiness, and the trades, with retail and healthcare services anchoring day-to-day employment. Indian River State College maintains a campus in the area, giving residents access to higher education and workforce training close to home.
The city's layout is straightforward, with a compact downtown core giving way to residential streets lined with single-family homes, and a growing mix of rental options that includes garden-style apartment communities, duplexes, and modest townhomes. Housing costs run well below the state average, which makes renting here an accessible option compared to larger Florida cities. Okeechobee hosts the annual Cattlemen's Ball and Spurs rodeo, reflecting a deep-rooted ranching heritage that sets it apart from most of the state. For renters who want open skies, a close-knit setting, and easy access to the natural expanse of South Florida's interior, Okeechobee delivers a grounded and distinctly Floridian way of life.
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Okeechobee, FL is $1,446 for one bedroom, and $1,279 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Okeechobee has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,446/month
800 Sq Ft
House
$2,121/month
1,438 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Okeechobee, FL is for everyday living.
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 K-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 June 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.