Living in Dunnellon, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dunnellon · Census data 2020–2024
Dunnellon has 2,216 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $40,545 (46% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $168,200, the median rent is $765/month.
Dunnellon at a glance
- Population
- 2,216
- Median age
- 60.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $40,545State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $168,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Dunnellon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Dunnellon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunnellon the median home value is $168,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,550 a month in housing costs.
Dunnellon median household income
The median household income in Dunnellon is $40,545 and the income per person is $30,514. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Dunnellon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,630
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.70
Dunnellon demographics
- Population
- 2,216
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 37.1%
- Households
- 1,307
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dunnellon ›
Education in Dunnellon
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Dunnellon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dunnellon
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Dunnellon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnellon | 2,216 | $40,545 | $168,200 | $765 |
| Rainbow Springs | 6,082 | $57,161 | $310,600 | $1,112 |
| Citrus Springs | 12,215 | $68,011 | $240,000 | $1,324 |
| Hernando | 9,299 | $43,076 | $209,700 | $964 |
| Rainbow Park | 2,056 | $66,550 | $197,600 | $1,443 |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | 3,762 | $50,429 | $160,400 | $1,030 |
| On Top of the World | 16,007 | $60,670 | $303,900 | $1,212 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
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What is the median household income in Dunnellon, FL?
The median household income in Dunnellon is $40,545, 46% 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 Dunnellon?
The median home value in Dunnellon is $168,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Dunnellon?
The median gross rent in Dunnellon is $765 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Dunnellon, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Dunnellon?
The median age in Dunnellon is 60.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Dunnellon?
The average commute to work in Dunnellon is 34 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunnellon?
The unemployment rate in Dunnellon is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dunnellon?
11.6% of adults in Dunnellon 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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