Question 1

Is 32626 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32626 in Manatee Road has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Manatee Road city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 32626 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 32626?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32626 has a school score of 63/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 32626 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Manatee Road district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 32626 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 32626?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 32626 is approximately $305K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 32626 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 32626 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 32626 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32626 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Manatee Road. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 32626 scores similarly to the middle tier of Manatee Road neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
CHIEFLAND MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL	06–12	760	59%	47%
CHIEFLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	725	49%	41%
WHISPERING WINDS CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–05	132	35%	35%
NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	84	32%	42%

— ZIP 32626

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