The Town FilesCrescent City, Florida
City in Putnam County · population 1,654 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,600
- Household income
- $33,971
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 35.2
Crescent City is a city of 1,654 people in Putnam County, Florida. The median home is worth $192,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 85% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 83% of Florida towns, hipper than 74% of Florida towns.
How Crescent City 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 Crescent City is worth $192,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $33,971, which is more affordable than 22% of Florida towns. Median rent is $789 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crescent City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $789 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $33,971 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.2% | — |
Who lives in Crescent City
| People | Crescent City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Crescent City
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 47.3°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crescent City since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 12, 2022 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5631: Railroad Complex Fire |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 17,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,592 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Crescent City itself the ACS puts it at 13.3%.
Public schools in Crescent City
2 public schools with 2,047 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETON-BURNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 1,053 | 21.1 |
| CRESCENT CITY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 994 | 20.3 |
Towns near Crescent City
- Pomona Park, FL6.5 mi · 784 people · home $159,600
- Seville, FL6.5 mi · 580 people · home $418,300
- Welaka, FL9.5 mi · 714 people · home $283,100
- Bunnell, FL11.7 mi · 3,276 people · home $286,400
- Pierson, FL13.8 mi · 1,542 people · home $287,500
- Flagler Estates, FL15.2 mi · 3,540 people · home $213,300
- East Palatka, FL15.7 mi · 1,573 people · home $246,600
- Palatka, FL17.7 mi · 10,446 people · home $150,500
Crescent City questions
Is Crescent City, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crescent City scores better for retirees than 66% of Florida towns and quieter than 66%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Crescent City?
The median owner-occupied home in Crescent City is valued at $192,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,971, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $789 a month.
What is the weather like in Crescent City?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 47.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Crescent City get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crescent City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 12, 2022. 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)