Fanning Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,154 Population 237/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $31,502 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $279,786 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 33.6% 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
3.2 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $795/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fanning Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$31,502 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $279,786
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Fanning Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
53%
Rent
68%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fanning Springs 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

Fanning Springs residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,502. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fanning Springs is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,786. Median rent is $795/month, with 33.6% 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 2002.

Education

17.4% of adults in Fanning Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fanning Springs 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

Population1,154
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$31,502
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$795
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$279,786
Housing Units515
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fanning Springs was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.