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MasaryktownFL
A town in Florida, home to 1,262 people.
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Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,262
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$230K
−1.8% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
33.2
years
Jobs based here
162
A commuter town
Is Masaryktown a good place to live?
Masaryktown’s weakest subject grade is a C− for hazard risk. Masaryktown’s mean commuting time is 36 minutes, where Florida’s towns sit at 27 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Masaryktown’s trail network density is 2.4 miles per square mile, against 0.4 in Florida’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Masaryktown has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
WeakestC−Hazard risk
Small town
1,262 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Spring HillGarden GroveMasaryktown
How Masaryktown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Masaryktown is from typical.
Hazard riskHurricanes top the listC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.9 of 20; 8.5% of households have no car; 4.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →HealthHCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital 7.7 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsBehind 51% of Florida districts on tests and graduationB−Open →Jobs & incomeBased on what households earn, poverty and workB−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $230K, 3.1 years of the Tampa metro’s $74K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 0% conserved landB−Open →HistoryLittle recorded history by comparisonDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Masaryktown: who provides what
Masaryktown is unincorporated, so Hernando County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHernando Co Utl-WestNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesHernando CountyHernando County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHernando Supervisor of ElectionsHernando County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP code3460434604 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Masaryktown.
HousingCost of living grade B−
A larger share of households in Masaryktown are owner-occupiers than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
Homes in Masaryktown are typically worth about $230,000, down 1.8% in a year, 39% below the Florida typical home.
$230KZillow home value
Typical home value
Masaryktown$230K
Florida$375K
−1.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More children than Florida overall
For adults 25 and older in Masaryktown, the share who hold a bachelor’s degree or more is 35%. Children under 18 are 33% of residents (20% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 29% of residents (38% statewide).
33.2median age · FL 42.6
| Masaryktown | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 31% | 29% |
MasaryktownFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school31%
Some college14%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s33%
Graduate2%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 39% and 65% women
The Census survey reached too few of Masaryktown’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±12.8 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Masaryktown | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 25.5% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.6% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.1% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0.6% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.8% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.2% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.6% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.5% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.5% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.4% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Masaryktown has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Half of commuters travel less than 31 miles. Jobs based in Masaryktown grew to 162 in 2023, 68 more than in 2013. Also worth knowing: the town’s median household income is $61,000. The top destinations are Spring Hill (11%), Tampa (9%) and Brooksville (6%).
0%work in town
| Masaryktown | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Masaryktown0%
Spring Hill11%
Tampa9%
Brooksville6%
St. Petersburg5%
31 mi
median commute distance
162
jobs based in Masaryktown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Masaryktown, expect mild winters and hot summers
For Masaryktown, the midsummer high is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter49–72°
Spring59–83°
Summer72–90°
Fall63–84°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Mar 1
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Natural hazards: high risk in Masaryktown, mostly hurricanes
Of the losses FEMA expects in Masaryktown, 43% come from hurricanes and 39% from inland flooding. Compared with 65% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Federal aid has come to Masaryktown households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Masaryktown is less healthy than 53% of U.S. towns
18% of adults in Masaryktown report frequent mental distress; 77% had a checkup this year. CDC measures, 31 in all: Masaryktown beats Florida on 2 and trails on 1. Among adults here, 21% have been diagnosed with depression.
47%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Masaryktown | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 79% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Florida
2 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Masaryktown | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.9% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 15.1% | 16.8% |
| More adults with depression | 21.4% | 17.1% |
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
7.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 3 of 676 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 2.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 77 attractions →Raymond James Stadium and 28 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Masaryktown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
35 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
28 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
9 mi State parkWeeki Wachee Springs
27 mi Stadium & arenaYuengling Center
35 mi State parkHoneymoon Island State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Weeki Wachee Springs: Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yuengling Center: User:TheCustomOfLife, Public domain · Honeymoon Island State Park: Christopher Hollis, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Masaryktown
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The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Masaryktown
ATA Career EducationUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Spring Hill8.2 mi$14,895 tuitionSaint Leo UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saint Leo14.3 mi$30,000 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Masaryktown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Masaryktown for work
Where Masaryktown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
162jobs based in Masaryktown
0%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Masaryktown
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Masaryktown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,077 at the 2020 census. It is named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Area code
- 352
Questions about Masaryktown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Masaryktown, FL expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.