Living in Yankeetown, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yankeetown · Census data 2020–2024
Yankeetown has 675 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $60,865 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $335,100, the median rent is $1,108/month.
Yankeetown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Yankeetown at a glance
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 63.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $60,865State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $335,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,108/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Yankeetown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Yankeetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yankeetown the median home value is $335,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Yankeetown median household income
The median household income in Yankeetown is $60,865 and the income per person is $40,444. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Yankeetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 551
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 41.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.08
41.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Yankeetown has many vacation and second homes.
Yankeetown demographics
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 63.3
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 43.9%
- Households
- 323
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yankeetown ›
Education in Yankeetown
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Yankeetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yankeetown
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Yankeetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankeetown | 675 | $60,865 | $335,100 | $1,108 |
| Inglis | 1,742 | $56,500 | $180,700 | $344 |
| Crystal River | 3,638 | $54,405 | $332,100 | $880 |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | 3,762 | $50,429 | $160,400 | $1,030 |
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Cedar Key | 875 | $64,375 | $378,000 | $873 |
| Citrus Springs | 12,215 | $68,011 | $240,000 | $1,324 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
| Homosassa | 1,942 | $52,154 | $330,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Yankeetown, FL?
The median household income in Yankeetown is $60,865, 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 Yankeetown?
The median home value in Yankeetown is $335,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Yankeetown?
The median gross rent in Yankeetown is $1,108 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Yankeetown, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Yankeetown?
The median age in Yankeetown is 63.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Yankeetown?
The average commute to work in Yankeetown is 32 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yankeetown?
The unemployment rate in Yankeetown is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yankeetown?
29.3% of adults in Yankeetown 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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