Living in Dade City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dade City · Census data 2020–2024
Dade City has 8,152 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $70,107 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $240,800, the median rent is $1,061/month.
Dade City at a glance
- Population
- 8,152
- Median age
- 39.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,107State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $240,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,061/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Dade City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Dade City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dade City the median home value is $240,800, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,607 a month in housing costs.
Dade City median household income
The median household income in Dade City is $70,107 and the income per person is $35,991. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Dade City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,441
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.72
Dade City demographics
- Population
- 8,152
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 2,887
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dade City ›
Education in Dade City
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Dade City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dade City
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Dade City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City | 8,152 | $70,107 | $240,800 | $1,061 |
| Dade City North | 2,803 | $32,277 | $185,900 | $947 |
| St. Leo | 1,985 | $96,389 | $520,800 | — |
| Pasadena Hills | 13,505 | $84,821 | $338,900 | $1,167 |
| San Antonio | 1,446 | $94,342 | $371,300 | $1,091 |
| Zephyrhills North | 2,831 | $52,228 | $102,100 | $1,515 |
| Zephyrhills | 19,668 | $52,108 | $224,700 | $1,148 |
| Zephyrhills West | 5,980 | $51,992 | $90,800 | $1,127 |
| Zephyrhills South | 5,008 | $42,454 | $49,800 | $926 |
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What is the median household income in Dade City, FL?
The median household income in Dade City is $70,107, 6% 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 Dade City?
The median home value in Dade City is $240,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Dade City?
The median gross rent in Dade City is $1,061 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Dade City, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Dade City?
The median age in Dade City is 39.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Dade City?
The average commute to work in Dade City is 35 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dade City?
The unemployment rate in Dade City is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dade City?
26.3% of adults in Dade City 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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