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Brooksville, FL — ZIP 34601

Population: 24,115 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 34601 (Brooksville, FL) is $315,444 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 131 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,364/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$315,444

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

131

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$315,444
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+133.7%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$326,723
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$482,000
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
131 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
135
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
130
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,364/mo
1-year rent change
-1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,270/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
BROOKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL, D. S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOL, MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HERNANDO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
790
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,595
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,680

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Chinsegut Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL BROOKSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,316 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,459
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,741
Average weekly wage
$888
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,064

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34601State medianUS median
Median home value$315,444$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market131 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,364/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,459$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 34601?
$315,444.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34601?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34601?
Median days on market: 131 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34601?
Typical rent: $1,364/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34601?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 34601 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34601?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34601?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34601?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34601?
8 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 34601 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34601?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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