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High Springs, FL


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High Springs, Florida

High Springs, Florida, in Alachua county, is 20 miles NW of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is considered part of the Gainesville metropolitan area. High Springs has a population of 3,863.

The People and Families of High Springs

In High Springs, about 54% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in High Springs.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, High Springs had a median family income of $43,779.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in High Springs ($2,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

High Springs Housing

About 82% of housing units in High Springs are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In High Springs, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%High Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of High Springs, FL

Comparing High 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 Diversity107
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime36

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