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Brookridge, FL

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida.

Population

4,923

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,944

ZIP codes

0

Brookridge and its ZIP codes

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Brookridge at a glance

  • Brookridge is about 4.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,989, 28% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,600 (56% below Florida) and median rent is $1,133 a month.

Local data for Brookridge, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brookridge, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,989

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$156,600

Median rent

$1,133/mo

Homeownership

92.8%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

68.6

Average commute

33.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (989), Irish Americans (850), Italian Americans (525).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hernando County. PPP loans are for Brookridge.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,904

50,575 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,450

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.2B

FY 2026, $11,119 per person

Hernando County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brookridge, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.0%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brookridge, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

226

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,089

4.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 47°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brookridge, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.2%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

18.4%

U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts

Smoking

11.8%

U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.8%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Brookridge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WisconCensus-designated place1.4 mi0.8
High PointCensus-designated place1.9 mi5
South BrooksvilleCensus-designated place3.7 mi17.9
North Weeki WacheeCensus-designated place4.2 mi14.4
Spring HillCensus-designated place5 mi59.9
BrooksvilleCity5.3 mi11.2
North BrooksvilleCensus-designated place5.6 mi6.5
Garden GroveCensus-designated place6.4 mi1
MasaryktownCensus-designated place7.5 mi1
Weeki Wachee GardensCensus-designated place7.9 mi1.3
Timber PinesCensus-designated place9 mi2.2
BayportCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.6
Lake LindseyCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.1
Pine IslandCensus-designated place10 mi0.1
Hernando BeachCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
Shady HillsCensus-designated place11 mi28.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brookridge, FL in?
Brookridge is in Hernando County, Florida.
What is the population of Brookridge, FL?
About 4,923 people live in Brookridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brookridge?
Nearby places include Wiscon (1.4 mi), High Point (1.9 mi), South Brooksville (3.7 mi), North Weeki Wachee (4.2 mi), Spring Hill (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023