Crescent Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Crescent Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 903. Residents earn $120,917 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
903 Population 627/sq mi density
$120,917 Median Income $100,166 per capita
$564,700 Home Value
$2,083 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$564,700 home value, $2,083/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,917
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $564,700
100% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.4%
76% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,083
79% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
79% lower than US avg

How Crescent Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population903
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,917
Per Capita$100,166
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$18,621M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$564,700
Rent$2,083
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.1%
Libraries7

Is Crescent Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crescent Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Crescent Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crescent Beach is $120,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Crescent Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crescent Beach is $564,700, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,083 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Crescent Beach is a highly educated community — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Crescent Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Crescent Beach has a population of 903 with a density of 627 people per square mile. The median age is 61.8 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

903
Total Population
627
People / sq mi
61.8yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Crescent Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crescent Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crescent Beach is $120,917, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Crescent Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,917
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$100,166
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
IRS Avg AGI$147,374

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,005
County GDP$18,621M

Business (County)

Restaurants771
Healthcare881
Retail942
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,649
147% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone51.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Crescent Beach is $564,700, 100% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,083 (79% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$564,700
100% above US avg
Median List Price$479,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$479,000
$/Sq Ft$571
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory44

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,083
79% above US avg
Rent Burden32.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,649
147% above US avg
Effective Rate1.53%
In Crescent Beach, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crescent Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.6%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death5,815/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities881

Crime Rates: Crescent Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Safety Score

Crescent Beach has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates29.7303°N, 81.2417°W
County FIPS12109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.4-point margin. 94.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 33.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.4%
76% above US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density627/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.1%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities881
Restaurants771
Retail Stores942

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone51.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.7%

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