Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
39%
Hernando
Hernando, FL Area Guide
A quiet community in the heart of Citrus County
Affordable
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Lakefront
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Rural
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Quiet
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Nestled alongside the banks of the Withlacoochee River, Hernando is a peaceful community in Citrus County. Hernando exudes a small-town vibe with a strong sense of community and an overall quaint atmosphere. Hernando residents come together for a wide variety of events throughout the year, including the Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival, Hernando Home and Garden Show, and numerous community runs and races.
Hernando is a largely residential community, offering a bevy of affordable houses and apartments available for rent. Residents love Hernando’s natural beauty and the many opportunities for outdoor recreation it affords. Among Hernando’s most popular outdoor destinations are Lake Hernando Park, Highland Park, Potts Wildlife Management Area, and Citrus Wildlife Management Area. Although Hernando may feel secluded, the community sits within an hour’s drive of Downtown Tampa.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,355
Average: $55,953
Education
1,984
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,618
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hernando has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hernando, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
708 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
813 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Fort Cooper 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.