Living in South Brooksville, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Brooksville · Census data 2020–2024
South Brooksville has 5,099 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $61,196 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $245,300, the median rent is $1,260/month.
South Brooksville at a glance
- Population
- 5,099
- Median age
- 51.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,196State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $245,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,260/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South Brooksville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Brooksville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Brooksville the median home value is $245,300, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,230 a month in housing costs.
South Brooksville median household income
The median household income in South Brooksville is $61,196 and the income per person is $31,139. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Brooksville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,757
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.34
South Brooksville demographics
- Population
- 5,099
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 2,173
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Brooksville ›
Education in South Brooksville
27.3% of adults 25 and older in South Brooksville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Brooksville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
South Brooksville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Brooksville | 5,099 | $61,196 | $245,300 | $1,260 |
| Brooksville | 9,457 | $54,926 | $141,000 | $1,137 |
| Garden Grove | 637 | $71,033 | $273,200 | $1,116 |
| Brookridge | 4,923 | $53,989 | $156,600 | $1,133 |
| Masaryktown | 1,262 | $60,938 | $225,100 | — |
| High Point | 3,548 | $49,368 | $181,300 | $1,091 |
| Spring Hill | 119,983 | $68,432 | $288,500 | $1,440 |
| North Brooksville | 4,227 | $78,458 | $209,500 | $1,150 |
| North Weeki Wachee | 8,979 | $64,891 | $328,700 | $1,746 |
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What is the median household income in South Brooksville, FL?
The median household income in South Brooksville is $61,196, 18% 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 South Brooksville?
The median home value in South Brooksville is $245,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Brooksville?
The median gross rent in South Brooksville is $1,260 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is South Brooksville, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in South Brooksville?
The median age in South Brooksville is 51.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Brooksville?
The average commute to work in South Brooksville is 32 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Brooksville?
The unemployment rate in South Brooksville is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Brooksville?
27.3% of adults in South Brooksville 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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