At a Glance
Median Income
$52,112
$33,965 per capita
Home Value
$290,900
Zillow: $270,758
Median Rent
$913/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
17.1% smoking rate
How Crystal River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crystal River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crystal River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crystal River residents earn a median household income of $52,112 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,965. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Crystal River is $290,900 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,758. Median rent is $913/month, with 31.8% 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 1985.
Education
34.8% of adults in Crystal River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal River 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
Population3,443
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,112
Per Capita$33,965
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
B+
Home Value$290,900
Rent$913
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$270,758
Housing Units2,155
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Crystal River was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.6% 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.