Question 1

Is 34609 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 34609 in Spring Hill has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Spring Hill city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 34609 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 34609?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 34609 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 34609. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 34609 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Spring Hill. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 34609?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 34609 is approximately $325K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 34609 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 34609 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 34609 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 34609 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Spring Hill. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 34609 scores similarly to the middle tier of Spring Hill 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.

Spring Hill — ZIP 34609

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH	KG–08	—	—	—