What are the schools like in Citrus Park, FL?

Citrus Park is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The district operates 178 elementary schools, 41 middle schools, and 48 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Citrus Park?

The median household income in Citrus Park, FL is $80,249 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Citrus Park, FL?

Citrus Park has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Citrus Park, FL affordable or expensive?

Citrus Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Citrus Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $323,800 and the median rent is $1,626 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Citrus Park, FL?

Citrus Park has a violent crime rate of 131.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 437.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Citrus Park, FL a Good Place to Live?

Citrus Park is a small city of 27,260 in Florida, with a median household income of $80,249 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Citrus Park stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

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

All Citrus Park 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

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

Metric	Citrus Park, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$323,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,626	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,249	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Citrus Park's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.1 /100k

Property Crime

437.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Citrus Park is served primarily by HILLSBOROUGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Citrus Park, FL	National Avg
School District	HILLSBOROUGH	—
Elementary Schools	178	—
Middle Schools	41	—
High Schools	48	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Citrus Park sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 58.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Citrus Park, FL
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	58.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Citrus Park, FL	National Avg
Population	27,260	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.1%	18.9%
Asian	5.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Citrus Park

Citrus Park, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33625

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Park, FL affordable or expensive?

Citrus Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Citrus Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $323,800 and median rent is $1,626/month.

What is the crime rate in Citrus Park, FL?

Citrus Park's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 437.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Citrus Park?

Public schools in Citrus Park are operated by HILLSBOROUGH. The district has 178 elementary, 41 middle, and 48 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Citrus Park, FL a good place to live?

Citrus Park, FL has a population of 27,260, a median household income of $80,249, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Citrus Park?

Citrus Park averages 71.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Citrus Park?

Citrus Park, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33625.

What is the population of Citrus Park?

The population of Citrus Park, Florida is 27,260 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Citrus Park?

Key numbers for living in Citrus Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $323,800, median household income $80,249, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Citrus Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.