Hernando Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,518 Population 709/sq mi density
$86,585 Median Income $52,806 per capita
$458,300 Home Value $483,321 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,585 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$458,300 home value, $1,206/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hernando Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,585
15% above
$52,806 per capita
Home Value
$458,300
63% above
Zillow: $483,321
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
4% above
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Hernando Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
163%
Rent
104%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hernando Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hernando Beach residents earn a median household income of $86,585 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,806. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hernando Beach is $458,300 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,321. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 30.9% 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

31.5% of adults in Hernando Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hernando Beach has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,518
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,585
Per Capita$52,806
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

B+
Home Value$458,300
Rent$1,206
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$483,321
Housing Units1,457
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hernando Beach was built in 1985.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.