Cross City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Dixie County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,260 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$43,958 Median Income $25,401 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $158,066 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,958 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $778/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cross City, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,958
42% below
$25,401 per capita
Home Value
$95,300
66% below
Zillow: $158,066
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Cross City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cross City 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

Cross City residents earn a median household income of $43,958 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,401. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cross City is $95,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,066. Median rent is $778/month, with 14.6% 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 1980.

Education

12.2% of adults in Cross City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cross City has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,260
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,958
Per Capita$25,401
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$426M
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,300
Rent$778
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$158,066
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation41 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cross City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.