Florida
Cedar Key is a small town in Florida with a population of 756. Residents earn $69,226 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cedar Key receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Cedar Key offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cedar Key is $69,226, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Cedar Key is $331,100, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 999 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,854 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Cedar Key enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,226 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,866 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $878 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,428 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 284 |
| County GDP | $426M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,129 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.7% |
| Census Median | $331,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,347 |
| Median List Price | $369,900 |
| Median List Price | $369,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $119 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 77.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,129 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,583/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Total Violent | 998.6/100K |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 998.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,854.5/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 428.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,426.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.1 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -2 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1503°N, 83.0374°W |
| County FIPS | 12029 |
Winner: Republican by 70.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.7% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.7% |