Here's what it costs to live in Ruskin, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,419 per month, while the typical home is valued around $323,000. Households earn a median of $79,235 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,235
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,419
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$323,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
29,834
Latest estimate
Median Age
35 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,926
Per month
Avg Home Value
$381,933
Census ACS
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.1
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.3%
What is the cost of living index for Ruskin?
The cost of living index for Ruskin is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Ruskin?
The median gross rent in Ruskin is $1,419 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Ruskin?
The median household income in Ruskin is $79,235 per year.
What is the median home value in Ruskin?
The median home value in Ruskin is $323,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Ruskin?
Air quality data for Ruskin is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Ruskin?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
