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Cross City, FL


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Cross City, Florida

Cross City, Florida, in Dixie county, is 48 miles W of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 100 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 1,775 people in the town.

The People and Families of Cross City

In Cross City, about 49% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Cross City. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Cross City has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cross City had a median family income of $28,884.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Cross City Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Cross City is owner-occupied. The town is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Cross City.

Commuting

In Cross City, 92% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCross City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCross City Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cross City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cross City, FL

Comparing Cross 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime14
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