At a Glance
Median Income
$60,889
$50,751 per capita
Home Value
$327,900
Zillow: $302,672
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
511/100K
3,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Homosassa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homosassa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homosassa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homosassa residents earn a median household income of $60,889 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,751. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Homosassa is $327,900 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,672. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Homosassa reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,348/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Homosassa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homosassa has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,072
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,889
Per Capita$50,751
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
B+
Home Value$327,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$302,672
Housing Units1,959
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property3,348/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Homosassa was built in 1985.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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