Living in Steinhatchee, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Steinhatchee · Census data 2020–2024
Steinhatchee has 756 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $50,000 (33% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $296,200.
Steinhatchee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Steinhatchee at a glance
- Population
- 756
- Median age
- 63State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $296,200State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Steinhatchee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Steinhatchee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Steinhatchee the median home value is $296,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,676 a month in housing costs.
Steinhatchee median household income
The median household income in Steinhatchee is $50,000 and the income per person is $58,646. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Steinhatchee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,570
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 72.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.74
72.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Steinhatchee has many vacation and second homes.
Steinhatchee demographics
- Population
- 756
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 6.2%
- 65 and older
- 47.4%
- Households
- 434
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Steinhatchee ›
Education in Steinhatchee
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Steinhatchee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Steinhatchee
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Drive alone
- 14.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 29.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Steinhatchee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinhatchee | 756 | $50,000 | $296,200 | — |
| Cross City | 1,955 | $47,903 | $97,400 | $695 |
| Mayo | 1,147 | $54,375 | $166,300 | — |
| Fanning Springs | 942 | $53,618 | $187,100 | $859 |
| Manatee Road | 2,426 | $51,708 | $155,400 | — |
| Andrews | 1,275 | $52,955 | $117,700 | $1,112 |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
| Perry | 7,068 | $40,898 | $150,500 | $986 |
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Steinhatchee, FL?
The median household income in Steinhatchee is $50,000, 33% 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 Steinhatchee?
The median home value in Steinhatchee is $296,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Steinhatchee, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Steinhatchee?
The median age in Steinhatchee is 63 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Steinhatchee?
The average commute to work in Steinhatchee is 43 minutes; 30.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Steinhatchee?
The unemployment rate in Steinhatchee is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Steinhatchee?
36.9% of adults in Steinhatchee 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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