Living in Worthington Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worthington Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Worthington Springs has 279 residents with a median age of 27.6. The median household income is $48,750 (35% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $183,300, the median rent is $1,109/month.
Worthington Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Worthington Springs at a glance
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 27.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $48,750State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $183,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,109/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Worthington Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Worthington Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worthington Springs the median home value is $183,300, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Worthington Springs median household income
The median household income in Worthington Springs is $48,750 and the income per person is $19,516. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Worthington Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 139
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.76
Worthington Springs demographics
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 27.6
- Under 18
- 39.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worthington Springs ›
Education in Worthington Springs
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Worthington Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worthington Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 15.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Worthington Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
| Brooker | 223 | $71,875 | $198,200 | $1,025 |
| Lake Butler | 1,601 | $49,922 | $167,800 | $774 |
| Alachua | 10,743 | $83,464 | $299,200 | $1,284 |
| Raiford | 382 | $63,281 | — | $945 |
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Hampton | 499 | $42,344 | $94,300 | $796 |
| Waldo | 1,303 | $29,894 | $113,600 | $745 |
| Starke | 5,877 | $52,258 | $214,300 | $840 |
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What is the median household income in Worthington Springs, FL?
The median household income in Worthington Springs is $48,750, 35% 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 Worthington Springs?
The median home value in Worthington Springs is $183,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Worthington Springs?
The median gross rent in Worthington Springs is $1,109 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is Worthington Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 37.3%.
What is the median age in Worthington Springs?
The median age in Worthington Springs is 27.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Worthington Springs?
The average commute to work in Worthington Springs is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worthington Springs?
The unemployment rate in Worthington Springs is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worthington Springs?
14.1% of adults in Worthington 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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