At a Glance
Median Income
$32,357
$20,303 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $203,843
Median Rent
$788/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
649/100K
2,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Crescent City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crescent City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crescent City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crescent City residents earn a median household income of $32,357 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,303. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 214 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crescent City is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,843. Median rent is $788/month, with 34.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Crescent City reports 649 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,597/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Crescent City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crescent City has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,856
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,357
Per Capita$20,303
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
B
Home Value$187,500
Rent$788
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$203,843
Housing Units890
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent649/100K
Property2,597/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault519/100K
Burglary455/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation48 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Crescent City was built in 1969.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 214 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.