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Crystal River, FL
City in Citrus County, Florida.
Population
3,638
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
476
ZIP codes
0
Crystal River and its ZIP codes
Crystal River at a glance
- The median household income is $54,405, 27% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $332,100 (7% below Florida) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Crystal River, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crystal River, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,405
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$332,100
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
62.0
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (441), Irish Americans (438), Italian Americans (391).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Citrus County. PPP loans are for Crystal River.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,429
35,256 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $11,982 per person
How people get to work
Crystal River, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.8%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle14.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crystal River, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,549
7.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crystal River, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Crystal River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Homosassa SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 25.2 |
| Black DiamondCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 24.8 |
| LecantoCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 26.9 |
| HomosassaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Beverly HillsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3 |
| Citrus HillsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 9.7 |
| InglisTown | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| Citrus SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.1 |
| Sugarmill WoodsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 28.6 |
| YankeetownTown | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| HernandoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 31.7 |
| Inverness Highlands NorthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| DunnellonCity | 14 mi | 8.8 |
| InvernessCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| Inverness Highlands SouthCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crystal River, FL in?
- Crystal River is in Citrus County, Florida.
- What is the population of Crystal River, FL?
- About 3,638 people live in Crystal River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crystal River?
- Nearby places include Homosassa Springs (5.6 mi), Black Diamond (6.2 mi), Pine Ridge (6.3 mi), Lecanto (7 mi), Homosassa (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023