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Dunnellon, FL

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The Treasure of the Nature Coast

Rural River Nature

Dunnellon is a small and secluded community between Ocala and Crystal River in north-central Florida. The rivers, springs, and forests surrounding the city are the most distinguishing features, with many folks coming in from out of town to get a taste of the region’s natural wonders. The city’s timeless charm is most apparent in the Historic District, which prominently displays a wealth of architecture spanning over a century. The local rental market’s mix of condos and houses provides options for anyone seeking the tranquil lifestyle of this Old Florida gem.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$39,566

Average: $57,195

Education

391

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

702

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

56 Years

Largest Age Group

65-74 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

37%

Housing Distribution

Dunnellon has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Dunnellon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

627 Students

Romeo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

683 Students

Dunnellon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

704 Students

Dunnellon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,805 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rainbow Springs 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 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.