Ruskin, Florida

Hillsborough County Real Estate - Ruskin

Ruskin is in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 17,208. Ruskin is approximately 16 miles from Tampa (population 335,709) and around 13 miles from Saint Petersburg (population 244,769).

The median age for residents of Ruskin is 31.6. Around 43.5% of Ruskin households include school aged children and 22.7% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 71.7% of the Ruskin population are White, 9.1% are Black or African American, .3% American Indian, 1.3% Asian and 2.1% are Two or more Races. Ruskin has a significant Hispanic population. 42.8% (7,377) of Ruskin residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Of these 71.88% are of Mexican origin, 12.74% Puerto Rican, 3.14% Cuban and 12.22% are of other Hispanic or Latino origin.

There are 6,888 housing units in Ruskin. 1,232 (17.8%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Ruskin is a tourist destination, 30.5% (376) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 2,021 residential rental units in Ruskin. 1,721 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 14.5%.

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Ruskin is located in Hillsborough County. It has a population of approximately 17,208 people. The population increased X from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida, 3.9% for Hillsborough County and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Ruskin occupies 18.01 of the 1020.21 square miles in Hillsborough County. It had a population density of 955.3 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 1204.9 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.

1.3% ( 6,888) of the 540,190 housing units in Hillsborough County are in Ruskin (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Ruskin has a 69.3% homeownership rate compared to Hillsborough County's 62.4% homeownership rate and Florida's rate of 69.0%.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
United States 313,914,040 $14,025,202 1.7% $52,762 132,312,404 $186,200
Florida 18,801,310 $630,738 2.7% $47,827 9,026,965 $188,600
Hillsborough County 1,229,226 $48,928 3.9% $50,195 540,190 $185,900
Ruskin 17,208 $105X$45,258 6,888$146,100

Ruskin's medium household income in 2011 was $45,258. Hillsborough County's medium household income was $50,195, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 17.3% of the population in Ruskin lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida, 15.0% of the population in Hillsborough County and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:

Ruskin Economic Activity

The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic Census, 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Ruskin. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.

At $105 million, Ruskin's economic activity represents 0.22% of Hillsborough County's $48,928MM in economic activity. Hillsborough County represents 7.76% of the Florida economy.

Ruskin Economic Activity
ActivityValue (Millions)Percentage
Manufacturers shipments $0 0.0%
Merchant wholesaler sales $22 20.5%
Retail sales $74 70.0%
Accommodation and food services sales $10 9.5%
Total $105100%

Hillsborough County Regional Comparisons

Economic Indicators
CityPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Apollo Beach 14,055 $49X$68,368 6,694$245,100
Brandon 103,483 $2,695X$55,344 43,352$174,600
Gibsonton 14,234 $219X$42,079 5,622$159,400
Lutz 19,344 $179X$74,919 7,822$243,800
Plant City 34,721 $2,8653.5%$47,565 13,732$162,700
Riverview 71,050 $258X$67,298 27,513$184,200
Ruskin 17,208 $105X$45,258 6,888$146,100
Seffner 7,579 $239X$54,589 2,919$190,500
Sun City Center 19,258 $0X$43,430 14,042$148,100
Tampa 335,709 $17,2453.6%$43,957 157,130$189,400
Thonotosassa 13,014 $46X$39,118 5,545$136,600
Valrico 35,545 $64X$76,016 13,668$222,100
Wimauma 6,373 $0X$26,782 1,802$153,100

Hillsborough County is located in the Tampa Bay Region. This region is responsible for 22.6% of Florida's economic activity. Hillsborough County represents 34.3% of the region's economy.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Citrus County 141,236 $1,515 -1.3% $38,189 78,423 $134,800
Hernando County 172,778 $2,311 0.4% $42,700 84,887 $145,000
Pasco County 464,697 $6,731 1.2% $44,103 231,008 $145,100
Hillsborough County 1,229,226 $48,928 3.9% $50,195 540,190 $185,900
Pinellas County 916,542 $37,192 0.5% $45,891 504,146 $172,900
Polk County 602,095 $27,540 2.3% $44,398 281,004 $133,200
Manatee County 322,833 $9,029 3.4% $48,181 173,660 $195,300
Sarasota County 379,448 $9,371 1.8% $49,212 229,346 $213,400
Total 4,318,438 $142,617 1.5% $45,359 2,122,664 $165,700

Ruskin Real Estate

There are 8,169 properties in Ruskin. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2014 sales data.

Ruskin Real Estate by Usage
Usage TypeProperty Count%Sales CountMedian PriceMedian Price/FtSales FromTo
Agricultural 158 1.93 1 $900,000 $588February 1st, 2014February 1st, 2014
Commercial Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Government Property 130 1.59 0n/an/an/an/a
Hotel & Motel 6 0.07 0n/an/an/an/a
Industrial 144 1.76 2 $493,500 $301February 1st, 2014April 1st, 2014
Miscellaneous Property 10 0.12 0n/an/an/an/a
Mobile/Manufactured 1,271 15.56 52 $42,750 $36January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Multifamily 122 1.49 10 $95,000 $37February 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Office 19 0.23 0n/an/an/an/a
Residential 5,754 70.44 345 $136,000 $66January 1st, 2014September 1st, 2014
Residential Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Retail 132 1.62 6 $305,000 $44January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Special Purpose 419 5.13 1 $10,000 $6January 1st, 2014January 1st, 2014
Sports & Entertaining 4 0.05 0n/an/an/an/a

Agricultural Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

158( 1.93%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Agricultural. 1 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and February 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $900,000. The median sales price was $900,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Agricultural in Ruskin was $588 per sq ft.

Commercial Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Commercial.

Government Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

130( 1.59%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Government.

Hotel & Motel Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

6( .07%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Hotel & Motel.

Industrial Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

144( 1.76%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Industrial. 2 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and April 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $987,000. The median sales price was $493,500. In 2014 the median sales price for Industrial in Ruskin was $301 per sq ft.

Miscellaneous Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

10( .12%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Miscellaneous.

Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

1,271( 15.56%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Mobile/Manufactured. 52 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $2,628,100. The median sales price was $42,750. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Mobile/Manufactured in Ruskin was $68 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $36/ft and C Class $21/ft.

Multifamily Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

122( 1.49%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Multifamily. 10 of them sold between February 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $991,500. The median sales price was $95,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Multifamily in Ruskin was $37 per sq ft.

Office Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

19( .23%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Office.

Residential Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

5,754( 70.44%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Residential. 345 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and September 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $49,378,200. The median sales price was $136,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Ruskin was $93 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $66/ft and C Class $36/ft.

Residential Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Residential.

Retail Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

132( 1.62%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Retail. 6 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $10,315,300. The median sales price was $305,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Retail in Ruskin was $44 per sq ft.

Special Purpose Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

419( 5.13%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Special Purpose. 1 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and January 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $10,000. The median sales price was $10,000. In 2014 the median sales price for Special Purpose in Ruskin was $6 per sq ft.

Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in Ruskin, Florida

4( .05%) of the properties in Ruskin are classified as Sports & Entertaining.

Ruskin, Hillsborough County Market Data

Ruskin Real Estate
Property UsageProperty CountTotal Sq Ft
Agricultural 127 808,326
Government Property 131 659,109
Hotel & Motel 6 90,457
Industrial 48 1,735,320
Land 1,542 1,320,277
Miscellaneous Property 10 24,827
Mobile/Manufactured 1,248 1,563,509
Multifamily 122 619,067
Office 20 104,279
Residential 6,311 12,006,907
Retail 126 885,239
Special Purpose 190 592,659
Sports & Entertaining 4 32,560

Ruskin Median Property Values per Sq Ft

Ruskin Median Property Values per Sq Ft by Property Class
Property Class Class AClass BClass C
UsageYear SaleLease SaleLease SaleLease
Airport (private or commercial), bus terminal, marine terminal, pier or marina. 2016 $264$15 $125$11 $72$9
Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena 2016 $421$37 $139$17 $58$7
Centrally assessed 2016 $208$42 $72$15 $38$6
Church 2016 $208$15 $72$11 $38$9
Club, lodge or union hall 2016 $208$15 $72$11 $38$9
Community Shopping Center 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Condominium 2016 $152$16 $93$16 $60$16
Cooperative 2016 $152$16 $93$16 $60$16
County Owned 2016 $208$36 $72$19 $38$15
Cropland soil capability Class I 2016 $183$34 $58$20 $34$12
Department Store 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Drive-in Restaurant 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Enclosed theater or auditorium 2016 $421$37 $139$17 $58$7
Federal Owned 2016 $208$36 $72$19 $38$15
Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Forest, park or recreational area 2016 $208$36 $72$19 $38$15
Grazing land soil capability Class I 2016 $183$34 $58$20 $34$12
Hotel or motel 2016 $421$33 $139$33 $58$33
Light manufacturing 2016 $421$18 $139$8 $58$5
Mineral processing, cement plant,refinery, clay plants or gravel plant 2016 $421$18 $139$8 $58$5
Miscellaneous Residential (migrant camp or boarding home.) 2016 $152$33 $93$33 $60$33
Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Mobile Home 2016 $73$6 $37$6 $25$6
Mortuary, cemetery or crematorium 2016 $208$15 $72$11 $38$9
Multi-family - 10 units or more 2016 $183$11 $65$9 $38$8
Multi-family - less than 10 units 2016 $183$11 $65$9 $38$8
Municipal Owned 2016 $208$36 $72$19 $38$15
Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar 2016 $421$37 $139$17 $58$7
Office building, non-professional service building, one story 2016 $264$30 $125$18 $72$11
Open storage (building supplies, auto wrecking, fuel, equipment or material storage) 2016 $183$18 $58$8 $34$5
Orchard Groves, Citrus, etc. 2016 $183$34 $58$20 $34$12
Ornamentals, miscellaneous agricultural 2016 $183$34 $58$20 $34$12
Orphanage, other non-profit or charitable services 2016 $208$15 $72$11 $38$9
Poultry, bees, tropical fish, rabbits, etc. 2016 $183$34 $58$20 $34$12
Private school or college 2016 $208$15 $72$11 $38$9
Professional service building 2016 $264$30 $125$18 $72$11
Public county school 2016 $208$36 $72$19 $38$15
Repair service shop (excluding automotive) 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Restaurant, cafeteria 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Single Family 2016 $104$16 $80$16 $61$16
State Owned 2016 $208$36 $72$19 $38$15
Store, one story 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Supermarket 2016 $421$20 $139$11 $58$7
Undefined - Reserved for Use by Department of Revenue 2016 $183$16 $65$16 $38$16
Utility 2016 $208$42 $72$15 $38$6
Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing 2016 $183$18 $58$8 $34$5