Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Bushnell, FL Area Guide
Unwind in this rural enclave of Central Florida
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Peaceful
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Affordable
Bushnell is a small, close-knit city in Sumter County, serving as the county seat and a quiet anchor in Florida's interior. The pace here is slower and more grounded than the resort corridors along the coasts, drawing people who want genuine small-town living within reasonable reach of larger metro areas. Interstate 75 runs nearby, putting Tampa about an hour south and Orlando roughly 60 miles to the east, so commuting options exist without the city itself feeling like a suburb.
The local economy leans on government, agriculture, and public services, with Sumter County offices and related employment providing steady work in the area. The broader region is also home to a substantial retirement community, which has shaped some of the surrounding commercial landscape, though Bushnell itself retains a modest, working-city character.
Housing in Bushnell skews toward single-family homes and smaller apartment communities rather than high-rises or luxury loft conversions. Renters typically find straightforward, no-frills options including garden-style apartments and duplexes at relatively affordable rates compared to Florida's coastal markets. The city is compact enough that daily errands are manageable, and the surrounding landscape offers open space and a relaxed atmosphere that stands apart from the density and noise of larger Florida cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,171
Average: $54,469
Education
430
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,315
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bushnell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bushnell, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
768 Students
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
12 Students
Contracted Residential Services
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-12
1,088 Students
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
12 Students
Contracted Residential Services
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-12
1,088 Students
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
12 Students
Contracted Residential Services
Public
Grades PK-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.