Living in Citrus Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Citrus Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Citrus Springs has 12,215 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $68,011 (9% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $240,000, the median rent is $1,324/month.
Citrus Springs at a glance
- Population
- 12,215
- Median age
- 44.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $68,011State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $240,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,324/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Citrus Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Citrus Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Citrus Springs the median home value is $240,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
Citrus Springs median household income
The median household income in Citrus Springs is $68,011 and the income per person is $34,099. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Citrus Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,069
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.66
Citrus Springs demographics
- Population
- 12,215
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 4,561
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Citrus Springs ›
Education in Citrus Springs
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Citrus Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Citrus Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Citrus Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Springs | 12,215 | $68,011 | $240,000 | $1,324 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Hernando | 9,299 | $43,076 | $209,700 | $964 |
| Dunnellon | 2,216 | $40,545 | $168,200 | $765 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Rainbow Springs | 6,082 | $57,161 | $310,600 | $1,112 |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
| Inverness Highlands North | 2,830 | $63,281 | $212,700 | $2,557 |
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What is the median household income in Citrus Springs, FL?
The median household income in Citrus Springs is $68,011, 9% 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 Citrus Springs?
The median home value in Citrus Springs is $240,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Citrus Springs?
The median gross rent in Citrus Springs is $1,324 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Citrus Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Citrus Springs?
The median age in Citrus Springs is 44.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Citrus Springs?
The average commute to work in Citrus Springs is 29 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Citrus Springs?
The unemployment rate in Citrus Springs is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Citrus Springs?
20.1% of adults in Citrus Springs 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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