Homosassa Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Citrus County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,465 Population 614/sq mi density
$48,489 Median Income $25,018 per capita
$146,600 Home Value $333,397 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,489 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $1,014/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Homosassa Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,489
35% below
$25,018 per capita
Home Value
$146,600
48% below
Zillow: $333,397
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Homosassa Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
52%
Rent
87%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Homosassa Springs 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 Springs residents earn a median household income of $48,489 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,018. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Springs is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,397. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 31.4% 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 1986.

Education

10.2% of adults in Homosassa Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homosassa Springs has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,465
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,489
Per Capita$25,018
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$1,014
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$333,397
Housing Units7,117
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,552/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Homosassa Springs was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.