Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
25%
Citrus Springs, FL Area Guide
Live the quiet small-town life in Citrus County
Rural
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Quaint
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Affordable
Citrus Springs is a quiet, unincorporated community spread across more than 20 square miles of north-central Florida's Citrus County, where wide streets, a mature tree canopy, and the surrounding natural landscape set the tone for daily life. Outdoor recreation shapes the rhythm here, with the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Rainbow River corridor just minutes away, and the slower pace of nearby Inverness and Crystal River offering dining, services, and small-town atmosphere. The area is bordered by Pine Ridge to the south and Hernando to the east, with U.S. Route 41 connecting residents to the county seat and beyond.
Renters will find that housing leans heavily toward single-family rental homes, though a mix of apartment communities and smaller rental homes is scattered throughout the area. One- and two-story buildings with open layouts and attached or nearby green space are typical of the local rental stock.
Citrus County's economy draws from healthcare, retail, and local government, with Inverness and Crystal River anchoring regional employment. The College of Central Florida serves residents seeking workforce and continuing education programs. This is one of the few places in Florida where low density and a lush natural setting come together.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,122
Average: $64,081
Education
2,367
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,892
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Citrus Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Citrus Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
901 Students
Central Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
826 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
745 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
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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 September 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.