Is Apollo Beach a Wealthy Area?

By the numbers, Apollo Beach is well above the Florida average. The median household income was $127,617 from 2020 to 2024, about 71 percent higher than Florida’s $74,568, and 4.6 percent of residents live below the poverty line compared with 12.0 percent statewide (U.S. Census). That said, Apollo Beach is not one kind of neighborhood, and homes range from older original houses to waterfront estates.

What do the numbers say about Apollo Beach?

According to the U.S. Census (2020 to 2024 estimates), per capita income in Apollo Beach was $61,868 compared with $42,609 for Florida, 42.6 percent of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and about 86 percent of homes are owner occupied. The median home value was $472,700, compared with $359,000 statewide.

Is every neighborhood in Apollo Beach high end?

No, and that is part of what makes it a nice place to live. Apollo Beach has original 1960s and 1970s canal neighborhoods with no HOA, villas and condos, a 55+ co-op community, newer master-planned communities, and gated waterfront communities. You can find a starter home and a seven-figure waterfront home within a few miles of each other. Compare the neighborhoods.

Does that make Apollo Beach expensive?

Home values run above the state average, and the average Apollo Beach home sold for about $433,000 from January 2025 to August 2026 (Stellar MLS). But what you pay each month depends far more on the age and elevation of the home and whether it has HOA or CDD fees. Is it expensive to live in Apollo Beach? breaks it down.

What should you ask before choosing a neighborhood?

Ask how you want to spend your time, not just what you want to spend. Do you want a boat in your backyard, resort amenities, or no rules at all? I am happy to walk you through the trade-offs. Is Apollo Beach a good place to live? is a good next read, or talk to me.

Written by Shawna Calvert, REALTOR and Team Leader of The Calvert Home Team at 27North Realty in Apollo Beach. Census figures are 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey estimates. Updated October 2026.