Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Ruskin
Ruskin, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,589
Population
37,544
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Delight in suburban convenience and more near Tampa
Suburban
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Growing
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Welcoming
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Riverside
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Historic
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Convenient
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Commuter
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Agricultural
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Situated on the banks of the Little Manatee River, Ruskin is a growing suburb with an agricultural past. Located about 20 miles south of Tampa, Ruskin offers residents a peaceful community within minutes of metropolitan amenities and white-sand beaches.
Outdoor recreation is plentiful in Ruskin, especially fishing and boating opportunities. Local spots for popular outdoor activities include Little Manatee River State Park, E.G. Simmons Regional Park, Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, and the Manatee Viewing Center in neighboring Apollo Beach.
Ruskin’s agricultural history influences its extensive farmers’ market as well as its anticipated annual Tomato and Heritage Festival. Getting around from Ruskin is simple with access to I-75 and U.S. 41.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,685
Average: $90,720
Education
7,933
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,902
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ruskin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ruskin, FL is $1,246 for a studio, $1,589 for one bedroom, $1,920 for two bedrooms, and $2,204 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ruskin has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,589/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,531/month
2,035 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,007/month
1,294 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,029/month
1,621 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
781 Students
Cypress Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
957 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
744 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,867 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,404 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
- Little Manatee River State Park
- Florida Railroad Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tampa International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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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.