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High Springs
  • Town in Florida
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High Springs

#3 in Best Places to Live in Alachua County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    High Springs is a town in Florida with a population of 6,216. High Springs is in Alachua County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in High Springs offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In High Springs there are a lot of parks. Many families live in High Springs and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in High Springs are highly rated.
    Population
    6,216
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $201,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,246
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    High Springs Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      254.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      63.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      175
      500.1
    • Theft
      716
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      47.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in High Springs

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,909
    National
    $69,021
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