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Is Spring Hill a Good Place to Live? Spring Hill, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Spring Hill ranks #1182 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #224 of 256 mid-size cities and #75 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (92%, #41 of 205), and trails on long commutes (29.8 min, #203 of 256).
Spring Hill by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Spring Hill's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Spring Hill: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Spring Hill safe?
What is the cost of living in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,440/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $305,201, 19% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Spring Hill | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 100.9#710 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $305,201#389 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,892/mo#647 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $288,500#496 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,440/mo#671 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 4.2x#631 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 25.3%#1030 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Spring Hill housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Spring Hill is in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Spring Hill safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Spring Hill alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Spring Hill crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Spring Hill?
The median household in Spring Hill earns $68,432, 18% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Florida ($77,735). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spring Hill | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $68,432#849 of 1,312 | $77,735 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 11.8%#640 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Spring Hill?
The median resident of Spring Hill is 44 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 19.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1171 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 80.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Spring Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 44 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 19.9%#1171 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 80.3% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Spring Hill's schools and health?
Spring Hill's 11 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 16.6 students per teacher and $10,856 spent per pupil. 36.3% of adults are obese and 14.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Spring Hill | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 87.3% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 16.6#694 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $10,856#1076 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 36.3%#895 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.8%#1152 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 17.1%#657 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 14.7%#1057 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 10,205 students are enrolled in Spring Hill's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Spring Hill?
The average commute in Spring Hill is 29.8 minutes (Florida 28.9); 0.3% of workers take transit and 14.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Spring Hill scores 10.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #684 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81°F and winters 59.5°F, with 51.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Spring Hill | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 29.8 min#1094 of 1,312 | 28.9 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 13.4%#1188 of 1,312 | 9.6% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 74.4% | 69% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 14.2% | 15.5% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 10.1#684 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.7 | 44.3 | 3 |
| Feb | 73.7 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 77.6 | 50.8 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 82.8 | 55.7 | 2.2 |
| May | 88.1 | 62.6 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 69.9 | 7.9 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 72 | 9.4 |
| Aug | 90.9 | 72.1 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 70.1 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 61.7 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 77.9 | 52.3 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 73 | 47.6 | 2.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Brooksville Hernando Co Airport.
| Measure | Spring Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 70.7°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 81°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 59.5°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 51.9 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Brooksville Hernando Co Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Spring Hill?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Spring Hill's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hernando County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 71% of US counties.
| Measure | Spring Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.19%#922 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hernando County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hernando County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.078% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0026% | 70% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0038% | 69% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.079% | 47% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0076% | 45% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0015% | 41% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Spring Hill compare with similar-size cities?
Spring Hill is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #224 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 119,983.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill, FLPop. 119,983 | #1182 | 45.6 | $68,432 | $1,440/mo | no data | 29.8 min |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #1195 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 | 20 min |
| Hartford, CTPop. 121,127 | #1090 | 48.0 | $46,411 | $1,269/mo | 459 | 23.1 min |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #233 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data | 27 min |
| Wilmington, NCPop. 120,805 | #656 | 55.7 | $66,738 | $1,395/mo | 406 | 18.5 min |
| Berkeley, CAPop. 120,257 | #564 | 57.1 | $108,092 | $2,133/mo | 639 | 27.8 min |
| North Charleston, SCPop. 119,913 | #978 | 50.4 | $62,956 | $1,430/mo | 668 | 24.5 min |
| Billings, MTPop. 119,434 | #825 | 52.8 | $73,712 | $1,138/mo | 763 | 16.5 min |
| Cambridge, MAPop. 118,796 | #57 | 70.4 | $130,748 | $2,787/mo | 436 | 25.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Spring Hill compare with the rest of Florida?
Spring Hill ranks #75 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 45.6 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 12% below the Florida median. Homes are 19% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | … #71 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | #72 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year |
| Four Corners, FLPop. 65,048 | #73 | 46.2 | $72,879 | $1,847/mo | no data |
| Fountainebleau, FLPop. 55,665 | #74 | 46.0 | $64,908 | $2,094/mo | no data |
| Spring Hill, FLPop. 119,983 | #75 | 45.6 | $68,432 | $1,440/mo | no data |
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | #76 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data |
| Lauderhill, FLPop. 74,896 | #77 | 42.3 | $51,165 | $1,684/mo | part year |
| Poinciana, FLPop. 75,068 | #78 | 39.4 | $68,015 | $1,965/mo | no data |
| Lehigh Acres, FLPop. 132,353 | #79 | 39.2 | $66,890 | $1,657/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Spring Hill among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $77,735, violent crime 275.2 per 100,000.
How is Spring Hill's score calculated?
Spring Hill scores 45.6 out of 100, #1182 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Spring Hill. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
29.1 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 53.8.
44.5 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Spring Hill's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
54.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Spring Hill's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
67.6 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 51.2.
48.2 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Spring Hill. Similar-size median 50.1.
39.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Spring Hill's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
47.9 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 45.9.
29.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Spring Hill alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Spring Hill.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Spring Hill's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Spring Hill has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Spring Hill
Is Spring Hill, FL a good place to live?
Spring Hill ranks #1182 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #224 of 256 mid-size cities and #75 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (92%, #41 of 205), and trails on long commutes (29.8 min, #203 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill's cost of living index is 100.9, 1% above the US level of 100 and #710 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,440/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $305,201, 19% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Spring Hill safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Spring Hill alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Spring Hill crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Spring Hill?
The median household in Spring Hill earns $68,432, 18% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Florida ($77,735). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Spring Hill?
Median rent in Spring Hill is $1,440/mo (Census), #671 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,892/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Spring Hill?
The typical home value in Spring Hill is $305,201, down 2.2% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $288,500.
How are the public schools in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill's 11 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 16.6 students per teacher and $10,856 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Spring Hill?
The average commute is 29.8 minutes, #1094 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.9 minutes across Florida. 13.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill averages 70.7°F over the year, 81°F in summer and 59.5°F in winter, with 51.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Spring Hill walkable?
Spring Hill scores 10.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #684 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Spring Hill at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hernando County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 71% of US counties.
Who lives in Spring Hill?
Spring Hill has 119,983 residents. The median resident of Spring Hill is 44 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 19.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1171 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 80.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Spring Hill compare with the rest of Florida?
Spring Hill ranks #75 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 45.6 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 12% below the Florida median. Homes are 19% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Spring Hill?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Spring Hill's population of 119,983 are Lafayette, LA (#1195 overall), Hartford, CT (#1090 overall), The Woodlands, TX (#233 overall), Wilmington, NC (#656 overall), and Berkeley, CA (#564 overall). Spring Hill is #1182.