Crescent City is a small town of 2,040 in Florida, with a median household income of $36,625
and a 16.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crescent City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crescent City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crescent City 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: 93.4
Crescent City's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crescent City costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crescent City, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$176,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$538
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crescent City's violent crime rate is 58.5 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.5 /100k
Property Crime
1345.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crescent City is served primarily by PUTNAM.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crescent City, FL
National Avg
School District
PUTNAM
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crescent City sees average highs of 67.6°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Crescent City's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crescent City roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $176,900 and median rent is $538/month.
Crescent City's violent crime rate is 58.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1345.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crescent City are operated by PUTNAM.
The district has 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crescent City, FL has a population of 2,040, a median household income of $36,625, and an unemployment rate of 16.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Crescent City averages 67.6°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crescent City, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32112.
The population of Crescent City, Florida is 2,040 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crescent City: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $176,900, median household income $36,625, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crescent City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
