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Crescent City, FL


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Crescent City, Florida

Crescent City, Florida is 33 miles NW of Daytona Beach, Florida (center to center) and 63 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Putnam county. The population of the city is 1,776.

The People and Families of Crescent City

In Crescent City, about 43% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Crescent City.

Approximately 43% of Crescent City is non-white. Crescent City is home to people of a variety of races.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crescent City had a median family income of $28,913.

Political Inclinations

Among Crescent City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $800. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crescent City Housing

Of the housing in Crescent City, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Crescent City are lower than most places in Florida.

Commuting

In Crescent City, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCrescent City Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCrescent City Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Crescent City, FL

Comparing Crescent City 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
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built72

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11
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