Crystal River, FL


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Crystal River, FL

About Crystal River, FL

Living in Crystal River, FL is a truly unique experience. With its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the many springs that surround it, outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating are popular. The area is home to several protected wildlife areas and state parks which provide an opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the region. Additionally, there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions for people to enjoy. The small-town atmosphere provides an inviting feel that makes residents feel at home. With its great climate year-round and wide range of activities available, living in Crystal River is a truly enjoyable experience. Small town - On the west coast of Florida, 70 miles north of Tampa.

State: Florida
County: Citrus County
Metro Area: Homosassa Springs Metro Area
City: Crystal River
Zip Codes: 34428 34429
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 3 ft above sea level

The Homosassa Springs, FL metro area is located on the west coast of Florida, 70 miles north of Tampa. Homosassa Springs is one of the smaller metros in the United States and is comprised of Citrus county.

The many benefits of living in the Homosassa Springs metro include low crime, mild winters and affordability. The region features a coastal shoreline, which is a great recreation resource.

Some disadvantages of the Homosassa Springs metro area include humid, few cultural resources and hot summers.

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Homosassa Springs metro area is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida. November, April and March are the most pleasant months while August and July are the least comfortable months.

In the Homosassa Springs metro area, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85 degrees. The most pleasant months of the year for the Homosassa Springs metro area are March, November and February. July is the hottest month for the Homosassa Springs metro area with an average high temperature of 91.9 degrees, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Homosassa Springs metro area with an average of 44.9 degrees. This is colder than most places in Florida.

The annual rainfall of 52.2 inches in the Homosassa Springs metro area means that it is drier than most places in Florida. The wettest season is Autumn with 44% of yearly precipitation and 16% falls in Spring, which is the driest season. June is the wettest month in the Homosassa Springs metro area with 7.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.0 inches.

Humidity in the Homosassa Springs metro area can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in August and July. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the Homosassa Springs metro area, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the Homosassa Springs metro area.

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Crystal River Cost of Living

Low crime, mild winters, and affordability make Crystal River a great place to live.

$291,400
-16.0% lower than avg
$31,938
-116.1% lower than avg
2.9 / 8.9
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Crystal River Crime
95.1 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Crystal River, Florida
$55,800
for a family
$29,200
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Crystal River
   Low crime
Humid
   Mild winters
Few cultural resources
   Affordability
Hot summers
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I really wish we'd moved elsewhere. Crystal River is great for outdoorsy retirees but we're having a really hard time finding satisfactory educational quality for our  More
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Over 17 years ago
what an amazing place they call this area the nature coast of florida and it doen't dissappoint. if you enjoy anything outdoors this area has it to  More
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