Florida · Metropolitan Area
Crescent City is a small town in Florida with a population of 1,856. Residents earn $32,357 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crescent City receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Crescent City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Crescent City is $32,357, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Crescent City is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 772 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 3,859 per 100,000, 97% above the national average.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Crescent City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.9% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,357 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,303 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,978 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,423 |
| County GDP | $5,147M |
| Restaurants | 214 |
| Healthcare | 287 |
| Retail | 291 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,567 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.04% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |
| Census Median | $187,500 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,843 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,567 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.04% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.8% |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 12.0% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.3% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 19.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 287 |
| Total Violent | 771.7/100K |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 128.6/100K |
| Robbery | 128.6/100K |
| Assault | 514.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,858.5/100K |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,543.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,186.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 128.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4345°N, 81.5133°W |
| County FIPS | 12035 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 287 |
| Restaurants | 214 |
| Retail Stores | 291 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |