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Crystal River, FL — ZIP 34429

Population: 8,727 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 34429 (Crystal River, FL) is $251,987 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,500 after a median 105 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,842/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$251,987

Typical home value

-2.3%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$251,987
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-10.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+93.4%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$282,447
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$238,500
Median list price
$272,500
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
181
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
143
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
119 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,842/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$985/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$988/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,653/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,993/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.2 : 1
Schools include
ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3,020
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
258
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,636
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,370

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Crystal River Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OCALA, TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL BROOKSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,827 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
5.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,446
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,589
Average weekly wage
$967
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34429State medianUS median
Typical home value$251,987$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$238,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market105 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,842/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,446$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 34429?
$251,987.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34429?
$238,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34429?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34429?
Typical rent: $1,842/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34429?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 34429 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 34429. 3,020 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34429?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34429?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34429?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34429?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 34429 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34429?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34429?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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