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Homosassa Springs, FL Area Guide

Find peace and quiet in this Citrus County community

Affordable Rural Suburban

Homosassa Springs is defined by its warm, spring-fed river and unhurried old-Florida character. Daily life here revolves around boating, fishing, and the outdoors, with shops and dining along the US-98 corridor. The area is car-dependent, with a rural feel and generous lot sizes.

Most rental housing consists of ranch-style and contemporary single-family homes for rent. The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, home to Lu the hippo, anchors the community's identity.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$39,372

Average: $54,532

Education

1,938

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,112

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

52 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

31%

Housing Distribution

Homosassa Springs has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

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Living in Homosassa Springs

History

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The Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, about 15 minutes away, preserves the remnants of an antebellum sugar plantation once operated by David Levy Yulee, Florida's first U.S. Senator.

The town's name traces back to its natural warm springs, which have drawn settlers and visitors for generations. Annual events like the Blues 'N Bar-B-Que Festival and the Homosassa River Christmas Boat Parade keep those local traditions going strong.

Restaurants

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Waterfront dining is the local specialty. MacRae's of Homosassa serves seafood and live music with boat slips right out front, while The Freezer is beloved for steamed shrimp and a menu posted on the ceiling.

Transportation

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A car is essential in Homosassa Springs as there's no public transit and sidewalks are scarce. US-98 is the main corridor, with Tampa about 71 miles south and Ocala roughly 41 miles northeast. Tampa International Airport is a 66-mile drive. Boaters can reach the Gulf of Mexico directly via the public boat ramp on the Homosassa River.

Parks

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Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park draws visitors with manatee programs, an underwater observatory, and native wildlife exhibits. About 21 minutes away, the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge offers pristine kayaking and fishing. Closer to home, Bluebird Springs Park has trails and a dog park within the community.

Shopping

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Most everyday needs are covered along the US-98 corridor, anchored by a Publix grocery store. The retail mix leans practical with national chains and small local shops, rather than extensive, which suits the area's unhurried pace just fine.

Highlights

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Year-round boating on a spring-fed river, manatee viewing, the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park with Lu the hippo, the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins, and beloved annual events like the Homosassa River Christmas Boat Parade define life in Homosassa Springs.

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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.