The Town FilesPine Ridge, Florida
Community in Citrus County · population 11,042 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,800
- Household income
- $71,014
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 65.5
Pine Ridge is a community of 11,042 people in Citrus County, Florida. The median home is worth $384,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 97% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 88% of Florida towns, better for families than 84% of Florida towns.
How Pine Ridge ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pine Ridge is worth $384,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $71,014, which is more affordable than 27% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,530 a month. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pine Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,530 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,014 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Pine Ridge
| People | Pine Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 51.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 17.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pine Ridge
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pine Ridge since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 9, 1983 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 18, 2003.
Severe weather in Citrus County since 1996
Citrus County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Citrus County
Citrus County had 34,702 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,953 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Pine Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Pine Ridge
- Beverly Hills, FL1.7 mi · 9,961 people · home $164,500
- Citrus Hills, FL4.2 mi · 9,302 people · home $436,600
- Citrus Springs, FL4.3 mi · 10,246 people · home $240,000
- Hernando, FL5.2 mi · 9,284 people · home $209,700
- Lecanto, FL7.6 mi · 6,301 people · home $316,900
- Inverness Highlands North, FL7.6 mi · 2,707 people · home $212,700
- Crystal River, FL8.0 mi · 3,396 people · home $332,100
- Homosassa Springs, FL9.4 mi · 14,283 people · home $158,200
Pine Ridge questions
Is Pine Ridge, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pine Ridge scores better for retirees than 88% of Florida towns and quieter than 97%. 51.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.5).
How much does a house cost in Pine Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Pine Ridge is valued at $384,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,014, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,530 a month.
What is the weather like in Pine Ridge?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pine Ridge get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pine Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 9, 1983. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)