Living in Ruskin, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruskin · Census data 2020–2024
Ruskin has 29,834 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $79,235 (6% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $323,000, the median rent is $1,419/month.
Ruskin at a glance
- Population
- 29,834
- Median age
- 35State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $79,235State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $323,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,419/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Ruskin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Florida median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ruskin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ruskin the median home value is $323,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,419 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,787 a month in housing costs.
Ruskin median household income
The median household income in Ruskin is $79,235 and the income per person is $31,968. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ruskin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,516
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.93
Ruskin demographics
- Population
- 29,834
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 10,197
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruskin ›
Education in Ruskin
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Ruskin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruskin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Ruskin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin | 29,834 | $79,235 | $323,000 | $1,419 |
| Apollo Beach | 33,355 | $127,617 | $472,700 | $2,293 |
| Sun City Center | 33,548 | $73,528 | $317,000 | $2,156 |
| Wimauma | 15,266 | $68,274 | $379,000 | $1,384 |
| Gibsonton | 18,754 | $83,875 | $304,500 | $1,386 |
| Balm | 7,181 | $114,659 | $345,300 | $2,022 |
| Riverview | 113,697 | $100,438 | $384,200 | $2,002 |
| Progress Village | 10,450 | $88,694 | $286,900 | $2,021 |
| Memphis | 9,185 | $74,839 | $313,800 | $1,173 |
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What is the median household income in Ruskin, FL?
The median household income in Ruskin is $79,235, 6% 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 Ruskin?
The median home value in Ruskin is $323,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ruskin?
The median gross rent in Ruskin is $1,419 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Ruskin, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Florida median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Ruskin?
The median age in Ruskin is 35 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ruskin?
The average commute to work in Ruskin is 36 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ruskin?
The unemployment rate in Ruskin is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruskin?
22.4% of adults in Ruskin 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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