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Hernando Beach, FL

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida.

Population

2,675

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

754

ZIP codes

0

Hernando Beach and its ZIP codes

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Hernando Beach at a glance

  • Hernando Beach is 81% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,875, 37% above the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $530,000 (48% above Florida) and median rent is $1,449 a month.

Local data for Hernando Beach, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hernando Beach, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,875

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$530,000

Median rent

$1,449/mo

Homeownership

89.0%

Bachelor's or higher

31.4%

Median age

58.0

Average commute

34.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (683), German Americans (339), Italian Americans (133).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone60.2%
  • Carpooled14.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home25.5%

Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hernando Beach, 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 Hernando Beach, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.9%

U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Hernando Beach

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AripekaCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.8
Timber PinesCensus-designated place3.6 mi2.2
Heritage PinesCensus-designated place4.2 mi1
BayportCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.6
Weeki Wachee GardensCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.3
Pine IslandCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.1
North Weeki WacheeCensus-designated place7.9 mi14.4
Spring HillCensus-designated place8.3 mi59.9
Shady HillsCensus-designated place8.6 mi28.6
HudsonCensus-designated place8.7 mi6.3
High PointCensus-designated place9.5 mi5
Meadow OaksCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.5
Bayonet PointCensus-designated place11 mi5.7
BrookridgeCensus-designated place11 mi2.5
Quail RidgeCensus-designated place11 mi3.9
MasaryktownCensus-designated place12 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hernando Beach, FL in?
Hernando Beach is in Hernando County, Florida.
What is the population of Hernando Beach, FL?
About 2,675 people live in Hernando Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hernando Beach?
Nearby places include Aripeka (3.4 mi), Timber Pines (3.6 mi), Heritage Pines (4.2 mi), Bayport (4.5 mi), Weeki Wachee Gardens (4.6 mi).

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