At a Glance
Median Income
$63,041
$32,158 per capita
Home Value
$211,900
Zillow: $335,738
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Dade City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dade City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dade City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dade City residents earn a median household income of $63,041 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,158. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dade City is $211,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,738. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 32.1% 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
23.4% of adults in Dade City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dade City has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,570
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density997/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,041
Per Capita$32,158
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,900
Rent$1,002
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$335,738
Housing Units3,007
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation116 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Dade City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.