Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Bushnell
Bushnell, FL Area Guide
Unwind in this rural enclave of Central Florida
Rural
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Peaceful
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Historic
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Quaint
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Nestled in the heart of Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando, Bushnell offers residents an inviting rural atmosphere and a more laidback lifestyle compared to neighboring metropolitan areas. Established in 1885, Bushnell exudes a historic charm, with a slew of antique stores and specialty shops strewn along Main Street and Noble Avenue.
Bushnell is convenient to historic landmarks such as the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park and Florida National Cemetery. Recreational opportunities abound at numerous parks in town as well as nearby Croom Wildlife Management Area and Richloam Wildlife Management Area.
Several grocery stores, local eateries, and markets are located throughout Bushnell while the Webster Westside Flea Market is just a short drive away. Getting around from Bushnell is easy with quick access to I-75 and Highway 301.
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
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
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
760 Students
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
12 Students
Contracted Residential Services
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-12
1,045 Students
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
12 Students
Contracted Residential Services
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 6-12
1,045 Students
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
12 Students
Contracted Residential Services
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
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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 February 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.