Citrus Springs

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Citrus Springs, FL Area Guide

Live the quiet small-town life in Citrus County

Rural Quaint Affordable Secluded Lush Quiet

Citrus Springs is a small yet growing community located about 28 miles southwest of Ocala. Being predominantly residential, Citrus Springs offers a tranquil atmosphere with broad stretches of green space and lush, tree-dense roads. There are also plenty of houses, townhomes, and condos available for rent in peaceful Citrus Springs.

The community enjoys an array of outdoor activities in town, with plenty of scenic nature trails, community parks, and athletic courts to explore. Residents are generally drawn to the laid-back lifestyle Citrus Springs affords them. Although residents love Citrus Springs’ quiet atmosphere, larger cities like Tampa and Orlando are each just over an hour’s drive away, providing great options for day trips and weekend getaways.

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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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

Citrus Springs has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Central Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

723 Students

Citrus Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

817 Students

Citrus Springs Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

821 Students

Points of Interest

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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.