City

Crystal River, FL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Citrus County  ·  Florida

👥18,819Population
💰$52,993Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$228,129Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 4%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.6%
Asian1.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma182 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,115 (36.5%)
Some College2,240 (16%)
Associates1,919 (13.7%)
Bachelors1,186 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree3,358 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,993 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$228,129 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units10,516
Vacant Units1,942

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Crystal River, FL

Crystal River is a city in Florida, located in Citrus County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,819 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.59 years.

Economically, Crystal River is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,993 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Crystal River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,129, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crystal River is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.99%).

Crystal River, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Crystal River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34428 9,325 $48,185 $236,100 $890 4.0% 29.4% 75.2%
34429 9,494 $57,716 $220,300 $1,070 10.0% 35.3% 82.8%