At a Glance
Median Income
$76,402
$29,318 per capita
Home Value
$278,300
Zillow: $311,279
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
13.5% smoking rate
How Ruskin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruskin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruskin 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
Ruskin residents earn a median household income of $76,402 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,318. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruskin is $278,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,279. Median rent is $1,593/month, with 33.1% 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 2005.
Education
22.4% of adults in Ruskin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruskin has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population30,074
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,402
Per Capita$29,318
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,300
Rent$1,593
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$311,279
Housing Units10,231
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruskin was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.