Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
41%
Crystal River
Crystal River, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$659
Population
4,270
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Experience life in the “Gem of the Nature Coast”
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Occupying a secluded corner of the Florida peninsula’s west coast, the small city of Crystal River is an idyllic community bathed in the region’s natural beauty. The namesake river flows from nearby springs at a constant 72 degrees, attracting manatees in the cooler months and tourists year-round. The city itself is a timeless slice of Old Florida, with historic buildings and low-key neighborhood cafes and bars scattered throughout. Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville are all easily within day-trip distance, giving you prime access to central Florida’s most exciting and distinctive cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,312
Average: $64,724
Education
1,375
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,440
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crystal River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Crystal River, FL is $659 for one bedroom, and $947 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crystal River has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$659/month
691 Sq Ft
House
$2,879/month
1,449 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,990/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crystal River, FL is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
654 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
900 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
117 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,249 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
- Crystal River State Archaeological Park
- Crystal River Preserve State Park
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
- Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Military Bases
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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.