What are the schools like in Brooksville, FL?

Brooksville is served primarily by HERNANDO. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Brooksville?

The median household income in Brooksville, FL is $42,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Brooksville, FL?

Brooksville has an average high temperature of 70.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches.

Brooksville, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brooksville, FL affordable or expensive?

Brooksville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brooksville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $75,300 and the median rent is $1,020 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brooksville, FL?

Brooksville has a violent crime rate of 426.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2012.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brooksville, FL a Good Place to Live?

Brooksville is a small town of 8,981 in Florida, with a median household income of $42,047 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Brooksville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brooksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brooksville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.4

Brooksville's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brooksville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brooksville, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,020	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Brooksville's violent crime rate is 426.3 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

426.3 /100k

Property Crime

2012.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brooksville is served primarily by HERNANDO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brooksville, FL	National Avg
School District	HERNANDO	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brooksville sees average highs of 70.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Brooksville, FL
Average High — January	70.7°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Brooksville, FL	National Avg
Population	8,981	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Brooksville, FL 2 mi Garden Grove, FL 4 mi Wiscon, FL 4 mi Brookridge, FL 6 mi North Brooksville, FL 6 mi

Brooksville vs Other Cities

Brooksville, FL vs South Brooksville, FL Brooksville, FL vs Garden Grove, FL Brooksville, FL vs Wiscon, FL Brooksville, FL vs Brookridge, FL Brooksville, FL vs North Brooksville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooksville, FL affordable or expensive?

Brooksville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brooksville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $75,300 and median rent is $1,020/month.

What is the crime rate in Brooksville, FL?

Brooksville's violent crime rate is 426.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2012.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brooksville?

Public schools in Brooksville are operated by HERNANDO. The district has 14 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brooksville, FL a good place to live?

Brooksville, FL has a population of 8,981, a median household income of $42,047, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brooksville?

Brooksville averages 70.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Brooksville?

The population of Brooksville, Florida is 8,981 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brooksville?

Key numbers for living in Brooksville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $75,300, median household income $42,047, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brooksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.