Living in Crystal River, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crystal River · Census data 2020–2024
Crystal River has 3,638 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $54,405 (27% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $332,100, the median rent is $880/month.
Crystal River at a glance
- Population
- 3,638
- Median age
- 62State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $54,405State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $332,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Crystal River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Crystal River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crystal River the median home value is $332,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,136 a month in housing costs.
Crystal River median household income
The median household income in Crystal River is $54,405 and the income per person is $36,147. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Crystal River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,281
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 27.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.01
Crystal River demographics
- Population
- 3,638
- Median age
- 62
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 46.6%
- Households
- 1,650
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crystal River ›
Education in Crystal River
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Crystal River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crystal River
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 46.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Crystal River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal River | 3,638 | $54,405 | $332,100 | $880 |
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Homosassa Springs | 15,701 | $48,049 | $158,200 | $939 |
| Homosassa | 1,942 | $52,154 | $330,800 | $3,501 |
| Lecanto | 7,398 | $56,215 | $316,900 | $1,304 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
| Inglis | 1,742 | $56,500 | $180,700 | $344 |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
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What is the median household income in Crystal River, FL?
The median household income in Crystal River is $54,405, 27% 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 Crystal River?
The median home value in Crystal River is $332,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Crystal River?
The median gross rent in Crystal River is $880 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Crystal River, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Crystal River?
The median age in Crystal River is 62 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Crystal River?
The average commute to work in Crystal River is 14 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crystal River?
The unemployment rate in Crystal River is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crystal River?
30.7% of adults in Crystal River 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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