The Town FilesHigh Springs, Florida
City in Alachua County · population 6,215 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,700
- Household income
- $94,421
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.0
High Springs is a city of 6,215 people in Alachua County, Florida. The median home is worth $320,700, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Florida towns, better for families than 89% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 72% of Florida towns.
How High Springs 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 High Springs is worth $320,700, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $94,421, which is more affordable than 85% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,878 a month. 84.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | High Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,878 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $94,421 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 84.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in High Springs
| People | High Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in High Springs
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of High Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 23, 1983 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 11, 2023.
Severe weather in Alachua County since 1996
Alachua County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Alachua County
Alachua County had 139,023 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,829 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in High Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in High Springs
1 public school with 937 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL | PK-8 | 937 | 16.7 |
Towns near High Springs
- Alachua, FL6.4 mi · 10,574 people · home $299,200
- Newberry, FL10.6 mi · 7,342 people · home $288,100
- Gainesville, FL16.8 mi · 141,085 people · home $247,500
- Watertown, FL26.7 mi · 3,018 people · home $114,100
- Lake City, FL27.1 mi · 12,329 people · home $184,900
- Williston, FL29.4 mi · 2,976 people · home $252,700
High Springs questions
Is High Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, High Springs scores better for retirees than 54% of Florida towns and quieter than 56%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in High Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in High Springs is valued at $320,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,421, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,878 a month.
What is the weather like in High Springs?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does High Springs get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of High Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 23, 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)