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Crescent City, FL
City in Putnam County, Florida.
Population
1,944
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
940
ZIP codes
0
Crescent City and its ZIP codes
Crescent City at a glance
- Crescent City is about 2.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,971, 54% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,600 (46% below Florida) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Crescent City, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crescent City, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,971
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (337), German Americans (142), Irish Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Crescent City.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
17,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,968
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $8,578 per person
How people get to work
Crescent City, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crescent City, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,038
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 47°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crescent City, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
22.3%
U.S. 12.1% +10.2 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.3%
U.S. 11.1% +12.2 pts
Cities near Crescent City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona ParkTown | 6.4 mi | 3 |
| SevilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7.1 |
| WelakaTown | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| PiersonTown | 14 mi | 10.2 |
| Flagler EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.8 |
| BunnellCity | 14 mi | 136.3 |
| East PalatkaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| PalatkaCity | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| Lake KerrCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.9 |
| AstorCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Palm CoastCity | 19 mi | 96.3 |
| HastingsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Beverly BeachTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Flagler BeachCity | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| De Leon SpringsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| MarinelandTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crescent City, FL in?
- Crescent City is in Putnam County, Florida.
- What is the population of Crescent City, FL?
- About 1,944 people live in Crescent City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crescent City?
- Nearby places include Pomona Park (6.4 mi), Seville (6.6 mi), Welaka (9.5 mi), Pierson (14 mi), Flagler Estates (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023