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Fanning Springs, FL


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Fanning Springs, Florida

Fanning Springs, Florida is 36 miles W of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 92 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Gilchrist county. The population of the city is 737.

The People and Families of Fanning Springs

In Fanning Springs, about 48% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Fanning Springs.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fanning Springs had a median family income of $24,167.

Fanning Springs Housing

Of the housing in Fanning Springs, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Rents in Fanning Springs are lower than most places in Florida.

Commuting

In Fanning Springs, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Fanning Springs Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Fanning Springs Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fanning Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fanning Springs, FL

Comparing Fanning Springs 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 Diversity95
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work73
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes78
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