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Citra, FL

Citra, FL.

Population: 5,954 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Citra, FL is $306,204 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 91 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$306,204

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$306,204
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+150.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$306,792
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
$215,000
Median list price
$267,500
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
-2.3%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,201/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,394/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,836/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,925/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.5 : 1
Schools include
NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hurricane, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (23.1 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
54.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
118
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,251
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,970

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Matanzas National Monument (55 mi)
National parks include
Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Paniola Air Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OCALA, UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
+6,456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
14.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,223
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,692
Average weekly wage
$1,041
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,985

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

How it compares

CitraState medianUS median
Typical home value$306,204$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$215,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market91 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,223$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 Citra, FL?
$306,204.
What is the median sale price in Citra, FL?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Citra, FL?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in Citra, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,394/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Citra, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hurricane, strong wind, tornado.
Is Citra, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Citra, FL. 9 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 Citra, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Citra, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Citra, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Citra, FL?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Citra, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Citra, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Citra, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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