Living in Bushnell, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bushnell · Census data 2020–2024
Bushnell has 3,187 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $52,717 (29% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $67,600, the median rent is $745/month.
Bushnell at a glance
- Population
- 3,187
- Median age
- 48State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $52,717State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $67,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $745/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bushnell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Bushnell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bushnell the median home value is $67,600, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,153 a month in housing costs.
Bushnell median household income
The median household income in Bushnell is $52,717 and the income per person is $28,414. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bushnell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,524
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.25
Bushnell demographics
- Population
- 3,187
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 1,208
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bushnell ›
Education in Bushnell
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Bushnell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bushnell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 92.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
Bushnell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell | 3,187 | $52,717 | $67,600 | $745 |
| Lake Panasoffkee | 4,768 | $44,531 | $153,000 | $1,019 |
| Webster | 1,574 | $66,250 | $272,100 | $731 |
| Center Hill | 1,304 | $68,375 | $228,000 | $1,094 |
| Coleman | 705 | $54,063 | $161,800 | $957 |
| Istachatta | 115 | $43,750 | — | — |
| Wildwood | 17,608 | $76,552 | $451,600 | $1,519 |
| Floral City | 5,437 | $62,025 | $232,000 | $617 |
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | $228,600 | $1,258 |
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What is the median household income in Bushnell, FL?
The median household income in Bushnell is $52,717, 29% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bushnell?
The median home value in Bushnell is $67,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bushnell?
The median gross rent in Bushnell is $745 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Bushnell, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Bushnell?
The median age in Bushnell is 48 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bushnell?
The average commute to work in Bushnell is 28 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bushnell?
The unemployment rate in Bushnell is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bushnell?
16.5% of adults in Bushnell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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