South Brooksville, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,835 Population 271/sq mi density
$58,849 Median Income $29,353 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $309,255 Zillow
$1,255 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,849 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $1,255/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Brooksville, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,849
22% below
$29,353 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $309,255
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
8% above
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How South Brooksville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
44%
Rent
108%
Poverty
2%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Brooksville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Brooksville residents earn a median household income of $58,849 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,353. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Brooksville is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,255. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 28.7% 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 1983.

Education

28.1% of adults in South Brooksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Brooksville has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,835
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,849
Per Capita$29,353
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$1,255
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$309,255
Housing Units2,395
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation77 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in South Brooksville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.