High Springs is a somewhat small city located in the state of Florida. With a population of 6,806 people and three associated neighborhoods, High Springs is the 264th largest community in Florida. Much of the housing stock in High Springs was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local High Springs economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in High Springs, where the median household income is $80,973.00.
A relatively large number of people in High Springs telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.44% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
High Springs is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, High Springs’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in High Springs is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In High Springs, the average commute to work is 30.82 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small city, High Springs doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of High Springs citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.93% of adults in High Springs have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in High Springs in 2022 was $34,484, which is middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $137,936 for a family of four. However, High Springs contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
High Springs is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call High Springs home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of High Springs residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in High Springs include German, English, Irish, French, and European.
The most common language spoken in High Springs is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.