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Cedar Key, FL


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Cedar Key, Florida

Cedar Key, Florida, in Levy county, is 53 miles NW of Spring Hill, Florida (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Tampa, Florida. There are an estimated 790 people in the city.

The People and Families of Cedar Key

In Cedar Key, about 58% of adults are married.

Cedar Key has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedar Key had a median family income of $41,190. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Cedar Key. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,175) in Cedar Key. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Cedar Key Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Cedar Key is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Cedar Key contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Cedar Key, 70% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Cedar Key strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCedar Key Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cedar Key College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Cedar Key Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cedar Key Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Cedar Key, FL

Comparing Cedar Key to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens108
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity41
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built95
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime69
Low Violent Crime58
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