Citrus Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Citrus County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,469 Population 542/sq mi density
$57,477 Median Income $32,177 per capita
$220,300 Home Value $267,833 Zillow
$1,217 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,477 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, $1,217/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Citrus Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,477
24% below
$32,177 per capita
Home Value
$220,300
22% below
Zillow: $267,833
Median Rent
$1,217/mo
5% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Citrus Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
78%
Rent
105%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Citrus Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Citrus Springs residents earn a median household income of $57,477 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,177. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,656 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Citrus Springs is $220,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,833. Median rent is $1,217/month, with 51.0% 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 2000.

Education

17.1% of adults in Citrus Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Citrus Springs has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,469
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,477
Per Capita$32,177
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,300
Rent$1,217
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$267,833
Housing Units4,593
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,552/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation99 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Citrus Springs was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.