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Basinger, FL

Basinger, FL.

Population: 20,066 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Basinger, FL is $312,962 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 72 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,962

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$312,962
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+171.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$312,962
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
$325,000
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$923/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$929/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,485/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,604/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 1
Schools include
OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL, YEARLING MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
172
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
75.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,379
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,793

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Indian Hammock Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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)
+399 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
8.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,654
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,353
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

How it compares

BasingerState medianUS median
Typical home value$312,962$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$325,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market72 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,654$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 Basinger, FL?
$312,962.
What is the median sale price in Basinger, FL?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Basinger, FL?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Basinger, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Basinger, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strong wind, inland flooding, wildfire.
Is Basinger, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Basinger, FL. 172 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Basinger, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Basinger, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Basinger, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Basinger, FL?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Basinger, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Basinger, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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