Living in High Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of High Springs · Census data 2020–2024
High Springs has 6,544 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $94,421 (27% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $320,700, the median rent is $1,878/month.
High Springs at a glance
- Population
- 6,544
- Median age
- 38State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $94,421State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $320,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,878/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is High Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Florida median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in High Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In High Springs the median home value is $320,700, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,878 per month, which is 49.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,580 a month in housing costs.
High Springs median household income
The median household income in High Springs is $94,421 and the income per person is $38,952. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in High Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,415
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.01
High Springs demographics
- Population
- 6,544
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,165
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of High Springs ›
Education in High Springs
38.5% of adults 25 and older in High Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in High Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
High Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Alachua | 10,743 | $83,464 | $299,200 | $1,284 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| Newberry | 7,865 | $89,552 | $288,100 | $2,100 |
| Fort White | 531 | $53,750 | $220,800 | $943 |
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
| Brooker | 223 | $71,875 | $198,200 | $1,025 |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
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What is the median household income in High Springs, FL?
The median household income in High Springs is $94,421, 27% higher 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 High Springs?
The median home value in High Springs is $320,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in High Springs?
The median gross rent in High Springs is $1,878 per month, about 49.3% of household income.
Is High Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Florida median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in High Springs?
The median age in High Springs is 38 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in High Springs?
The average commute to work in High Springs is 25 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in High Springs?
The unemployment rate in High Springs is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is High Springs?
38.5% of adults in High 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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