About Citrus Hills
About Citrus County
A Balanced Location
- Citrus County is located along the “Central Ridge” of Florida, which gives us up to 260 feet of elevation in some areas.
- Rolling hills and beautiful breezes
- Central Florida does not see the freezing temperatures like Northern Florida and does not see the hot and humid temperatures like Southern Florida.
- Being located 10 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico gives us an unbelievable breeze across our county.
- Citrus Hills is centrally located between two International Airports, Tampa, and Orlando.
Uncrowded and Unspoiled
- Nearly 50% of Citrus County is protected from new construction.
- Citrus County is bordered by water on three sides.
- It will not become over-built or overcrowded.
- No lines, no waiting
- State Forests and Preserves
- Saltwater Estuaries
- We have seven of the state’s crystal-clear waterways.
No Traffic and Low Crime
- No traffic, no congested areas
- One of the lowest crime rates in the state
- The Citrus County Sheriff’s Department has been nationally recognized for its safety and crime-prevention efforts.
Reasonable Taxes and Insurance
- No state income tax
- Homestead Exemption
- Long-Term Real Estate Tax Stability
- Reasonable costs in homeownership
Attractive Cost of Living
- According to Comparative Price Index Reports: Citrus County ranks among some of the most affordable places to live in the entire state of Florida.
- Higher quality of life with a lower cost of living
Local Entertainment
- Aside from the endless outdoor recreational activities, here are a few local annual events and festivals within the Citrus County surrounding areas…
- Florida Manatee Festival
- Great American Cooter Festival
- Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival
- Floral City Heritage Days
- Florida Elvis Festival
- Scallop Season (Usually July through September)
- Stone Crab Season (Usually October through May)
- Many more