Keystone Heights, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Bradford County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,539 Population 1,425/sq mi density
$77,938 Median Income $35,999 per capita
$212,200 Home Value $284,859 Zillow
$1,269 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,938 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,200 home value, $1,269/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Keystone Heights, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,938
4% above
$35,999 per capita
Home Value
$212,200
25% below
Zillow: $284,859
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
9% above
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Keystone Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
75%
Rent
109%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keystone Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keystone Heights residents earn a median household income of $77,938 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,999. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keystone Heights is $212,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,859. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 23.8% 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 1970.

Education

28.1% of adults in Keystone Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keystone Heights has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,539
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,938
Per Capita$35,999
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,200
Rent$1,269
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$284,859
Housing Units629
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation104 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Keystone Heights was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.