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Living in
Ruskin.
Ruskin is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Ruskin
If you're considering Ruskin, you're looking at a solidly middle-class bedroom community with real job growth—the Amazon warehouse brought serious economic momentum and continues to drive development. Median household income sits at $79,235 and unemployment is low at 4.0%, so employment prospects are decent if you work locally or don't mind a half-hour commute to Tampa. Housing is relatively affordable compared to nearby Sarasota or central Tampa, with median home values around $323,000 and rents averaging $1,419, though prices have climbed with recent growth.
Ruskin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
14.0%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics14.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ruskin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ruskin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.9%), and 24.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.8%
of households
Married Couples
51.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Ruskin
In Ruskin, rent runs 15% below the FL average, and home values are 10% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,333
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $309,768 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Ruskin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Ruskin, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Ruskin: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Ruskin is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Ruskin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute35.6 min avg
How Ruskin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ruskin, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 36% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which covers Ruskin, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hillsborough, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hillsborough County, which includes Ruskin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60.1M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $570,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Ruskin is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hillsborough County, which includes Ruskin, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Ruskin is about 2% of Hillsborough County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ruskin has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.21" |
| Mar | 78°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Apr | 83°F | 62°F | 2.74" |
| May | 88°F | 67°F | 3.01" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.92" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 8.16" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 8.79" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.70" |
| Oct | 85°F | 67°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 2.00" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ruskin
Uninsured
12.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ruskin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Sun City Center
Adventhealth Riverview
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 mi away · Riverview
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 13 mi away · Saint Petersburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ruskin
Ruskin's student/teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ruskin (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 18,950 students · in-state tuition $2,682 · 37% graduate · median earnings $46,150 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ruskin
Ruskin has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ruskin
Ruskin Branch Library
26 Dickman Dr Se, Ruskin
Cities Near Ruskin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ruskin?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ruskin FAQ
Is Ruskin, Florida affordable?⌄
Ruskin's median rent is $1,419/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,235/year. Median home value is $323,000.
Is Ruskin, Florida safe?⌄
Ruskin is policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 436 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ruskin, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Ruskin, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ruskin, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Ruskin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,419/month and median household income is $79,235/year. The median home value is $323,000. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ruskin, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Ruskin is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from