Citrus County, Florida
Crystal River Real Estate and Local Guide
Small Citrus County city on the Nature Coast built around spring-fed Kings Bay and known for swimming with manatees.
Living in Crystal River
Self-proclaimed Home of the Manatee and the only place in the U.S. where people can legally interact with manatees in the wild. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $52,112 median household
EducationAbout 34.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyCitrus County
Homes in Crystal River
Owner-occupiedAbout 61% of occupied homes
Single-family detached homesAbout 52.1% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $290,900
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Crystal River home
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Pre-Columbian six-mound ceremonial complex designated a National Historic Landmark
Three Sisters Springs
Source: fws.gov
Spring-fed manatee sanctuary within Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Kings Bay
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Spring-fed bay that stays about 72 degrees year-round and shelters hundreds of wintering manatees
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Source: floridastateparks.org
Large Nature Coast preserve with hiking, paddling, and wildlife trails near the river
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Source: fws.gov
Federal refuge established to protect the West Indian manatee and its spring habitat