Beacon Square, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Pasco County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,643 Population 3,784/sq mi density
$52,598 Median Income $29,911 per capita
$147,100 Home Value $218,565 Zillow
$1,318 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,598 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,100 home value, $1,318/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Beacon Square, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,598
30% below
$29,911 per capita
Home Value
$147,100
48% below
Zillow: $218,565
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
13% above
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Beacon Square Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beacon Square's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
52%
Rent
113%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beacon Square a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beacon Square residents earn a median household income of $52,598 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,911. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beacon Square is $147,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,565. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

18.7% of adults in Beacon Square hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beacon Square has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,643
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density3,784/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,598
Per Capita$29,911
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,100
Rent$1,318
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$218,565
Housing Units4,245
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,901/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation18 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Beacon Square was built in 1975.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.