Lake Butler, Florida · ZIP 32054

Lake Butler — ZIP 32054

Lake Butler (32054) scores 75/100 — Good for Florida. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $283K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share30%

Property crime share70%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency57%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$283K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$283K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, Florida (2022). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
LAKE BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	951	66%	58%
UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	606	55%	48%
LAKE BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–08	752	49%	50%
UNION COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
UNION VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	06–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
UNION VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	KG–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

12,467

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 32054 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 32054 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 32054 is approximately $283K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 32054 in Lake Butler has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.