Living in Homosassa, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homosassa · Census data 2020–2024
Homosassa has 1,942 residents with a median age of 65.3. The median household income is $52,154 (30% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $330,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Homosassa at a glance
- Population
- 1,942
- Median age
- 65.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $52,154State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $330,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Homosassa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Homosassa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homosassa the median home value is $330,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,086 a month in housing costs.
Homosassa median household income
The median household income in Homosassa is $52,154 and the income per person is $42,268. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Homosassa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,050
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 48%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.82
48% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Homosassa has many vacation and second homes.
Homosassa demographics
- Population
- 1,942
- Median age
- 65.3
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 51.3%
- Households
- 1,067
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homosassa ›
Education in Homosassa
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Homosassa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homosassa
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Homosassa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homosassa | 1,942 | $52,154 | $330,800 | $3,501 |
| Homosassa Springs | 15,701 | $48,049 | $158,200 | $939 |
| Sugarmill Woods | 10,782 | $71,426 | $332,600 | $1,276 |
| Lecanto | 7,398 | $56,215 | $316,900 | $1,304 |
| Crystal River | 3,638 | $54,405 | $332,100 | $880 |
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
More for people moving to Homosassa
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What is the median household income in Homosassa, FL?
The median household income in Homosassa is $52,154, 30% 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 Homosassa?
The median home value in Homosassa is $330,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Homosassa?
The median gross rent in Homosassa is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Homosassa, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Homosassa?
The median age in Homosassa is 65.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Homosassa?
The average commute to work in Homosassa is 30 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homosassa?
The unemployment rate in Homosassa is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homosassa?
25.2% of adults in Homosassa 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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