At a Glance
Median Income
$52,996
$30,320 per capita
Home Value
$293,900
Zillow: $333,397
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
511/100K
3,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Lecanto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lecanto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lecanto a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lecanto residents earn a median household income of $52,996 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,320. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Lecanto is $293,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,397. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 36.2% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Lecanto 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
20.2% of adults in Lecanto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lecanto has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,929
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,996
Per Capita$30,320
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
B+
Home Value$293,900
Rent$1,221
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$333,397
Housing Units2,734
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property3,348/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lecanto was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% 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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