There are 20 independent living communities serving Longwood, Florida. This includes 4 communities in Longwood and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Florida range from around $16 to $145 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $55. The per month cost averages about $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. Annually, the average cost is about $19,800, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Longwood, FL can range from $743 per month to $2,912 per month, with an average cost of approximately $1,839 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $22,065.
Longwood is a medium-sized city in Seminole County, Florida. It is included in the Orlando-Kissimmee metro statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 1,690,493 inhabitants, there are 50,269 living within the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently composes about 31% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Longwood is 86. The city has a mean per capita income of $38,000 and a mean household income is $74,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.75% and the mean housing price is $171,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $208,500.
Longwood has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very high amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Longwood has a moderate crime rate, very low water quality, and better than average air quality.