D

Steinhatchee, FL

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Affordability Score: 44/100

Population: 1,721 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Steinhatchee, FL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,721 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (44/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $51,125, median home value of $228,100, median rent of $1,290 per month, and 26.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,018 per month (studio $887, 1BR $908, 3BR $1,343, 4BR $1,386).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages, so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are income, housing. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 7.3% - numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$51,125
Median household income
Education D
26.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.5x
Home value $228,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,018/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$51,125
▼ 18% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,254
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$228,100
▼ 17% vs national
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
Owner Occupied
91.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,018/mo
▼ 15% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$887
1BR
$908
2BR
$1,018
3BR
$1,343
4BR
$1,386

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
-
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
66.5%
Median Age
59.7
Avg. Commute
-

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
-
Toddler (Center)
$5,340/yr
Preschool (Center)
$4,869/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,680/yr

What This Means

Steinhatchee, FL receives an overall affordability grade of D (44/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,721. Challenges include income and housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Steinhatchee, FL affordable?
Steinhatchee, FL receives an overall affordability grade of D (44/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $51,125. Median home value is $228,100.
What is the cost of living in Steinhatchee?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,290/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,018/mo. Median home value $228,100.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →