At a Glance
Median Income
$48,208
$54,897 per capita
Home Value
$255,600
Zillow: $279,301
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.3% smoking rate
How Steinhatchee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steinhatchee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steinhatchee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steinhatchee residents earn a median household income of $48,208 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,897. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Steinhatchee is $255,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,301. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
24.9% of adults in Steinhatchee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steinhatchee has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population770
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,208
Per Capita$54,897
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$426M
Avg Weekly Wage$878
Housing
B+
Home Value$255,600
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$279,301
Housing Units1,387
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Steinhatchee was built in 1993.
33.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.