Florida · Metropolitan Area
Hernando Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,518. Residents earn $86,585 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hernando Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Hernando Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hernando Beach is $86,585, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hernando Beach is $458,300, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Hernando Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,585 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,806 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,641 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,658 |
| County GDP | $7,294M |
| Restaurants | 292 |
| Healthcare | 581 |
| Retail | 526 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,970 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
| Census Median | $458,300 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $468,391 |
| Median List Price | $581,950 |
| Median List Price | $581,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $369 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 21.6% |
| Inventory | 74 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,206 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,970 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,322/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 581 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.3 inches |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4681°N, 82.6673°W |
| County FIPS | 12053 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 581 |
| Restaurants | 292 |
| Retail Stores | 526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |