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Brookridge, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,788 Population 1,892/sq mi density
$55,101 Median Income $39,527 per capita
$140,000 Home Value $305,326 Zillow
$1,144 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
571 Violent Crime/100K 4,061 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,101 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $1,144/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brookridge, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,101
27% below
$39,527 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
50% below
Zillow: $305,326
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
2% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
571/100K
50% above
4,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Brookridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
50%
Rent
98%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brookridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brookridge residents earn a median household income of $55,101 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,527. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brookridge is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,326. Median rent is $1,144/month, with 32.6% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Brookridge reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,061/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Brookridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brookridge has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,788
Median Age67.9 yrs
Density1,892/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,101
Per Capita$39,527
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$1,144
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$305,326
Housing Units3,009
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent571/100K
Property4,061/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation69 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Brookridge was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.