City profile
Citrus Springs, FL
Citrus County · Population 12,215
Citrus Springs is a town in Citrus County, FL with about 12,215 residents and a typical home value near $240,000. It is 72 miles from Tampa, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
60°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
246
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$240,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,478
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Coastal flooding
Nearest major airport
70 mi to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 27% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
12,215
Black population
3.0%
County
Citrus County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 12,215 residents
- Typical home value about $240,000
- 72 miles from Tampa, FL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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