Living in White Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Springs · Census data 2020–2024
White Springs has 919 residents with a median age of 26.2. The median household income is $38,229 (49% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $84,100, the median rent is $768/month.
White Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Springs at a glance
- Population
- 919
- Median age
- 26.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $38,229State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $84,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $768/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is White Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in White Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Springs the median home value is $84,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, which is 44.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $869 a month in housing costs.
White Springs median household income
The median household income in White Springs is $38,229 and the income per person is $17,015. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in White Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 402
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.81
White Springs demographics
- Population
- 919
- Median age
- 26.2
- Under 18
- 41.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Springs ›
Education in White Springs
21.3% of adults 25 and older in White Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
White Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Springs | 919 | $38,229 | $84,100 | $768 |
| Five Points | 1,097 | $63,207 | — | $1,119 |
| Lake City | 12,515 | $56,472 | $184,900 | $1,040 |
| Watertown | 3,068 | $41,466 | $114,100 | $851 |
| Jasper | 3,072 | $49,500 | $78,300 | $725 |
| Live Oak | 6,985 | $59,375 | $160,300 | $903 |
| Fargo | 512 | $72,990 | $82,700 | — |
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
| Echols County consolidated government | 3,709 | $59,489 | $124,100 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in White Springs, FL?
The median household income in White Springs is $38,229, 49% 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 White Springs?
The median home value in White Springs is $84,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in White Springs?
The median gross rent in White Springs is $768 per month, about 44.7% of household income.
Is White Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in White Springs?
The median age in White Springs is 26.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in White Springs?
The average commute to work in White Springs is 24 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Springs?
The unemployment rate in White Springs is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Springs?
21.3% of adults in White Springs 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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