Living in Lecanto, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lecanto · Census data 2020–2024
Lecanto has 7,398 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $56,215 (25% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $316,900, the median rent is $1,304/month.
Lecanto at a glance
- Population
- 7,398
- Median age
- 45.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,215State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $316,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,304/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lecanto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Lecanto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lecanto the median home value is $316,900, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,628 a month in housing costs.
Lecanto median household income
The median household income in Lecanto is $56,215 and the income per person is $30,980. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lecanto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,550
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.66
Lecanto demographics
- Population
- 7,398
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 2,470
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lecanto ›
Education in Lecanto
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Lecanto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lecanto
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Lecanto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto | 7,398 | $56,215 | $316,900 | $1,304 |
| Homosassa Springs | 15,701 | $48,049 | $158,200 | $939 |
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
| Sugarmill Woods | 10,782 | $71,426 | $332,600 | $1,276 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
| Homosassa | 1,942 | $52,154 | $330,800 | $3,501 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Crystal River | 3,638 | $54,405 | $332,100 | $880 |
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What is the median household income in Lecanto, FL?
The median household income in Lecanto is $56,215, 25% 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 Lecanto?
The median home value in Lecanto is $316,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lecanto?
The median gross rent in Lecanto is $1,304 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Lecanto, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Lecanto?
The median age in Lecanto is 45.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lecanto?
The average commute to work in Lecanto is 30 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lecanto?
The unemployment rate in Lecanto is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lecanto?
21.5% of adults in Lecanto 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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