Dade City : Florida
Living a Small town Lifestyle in Dade City, Florida
Dade City is a small town with an old-Florida feel. Weeping willows and moss-draped trees render it a classically Southern small town. There is a comfortable, homey feel in this sunny, friendly community. Photo of Pasco County Courthouse courtesy of Ebyabe and Wikipedia.
Where to Retire in Dade City and Home Prices
The median sale price of a home in Dade City was $150,502 in mid-2020, according to Zillow.
What Is Special about Dade City
Central Florida is horse country; just outside Dade City, Little Everglades Steeplechase has plenty of races and competitions.
What Is Not Special about Dade City
Dade City is hot during the summer months.
Climate and Physical Environment
Dade City has the typical heat of Florida - 90s in the summer and 50s and 60s in the winter.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The annual January Kumquat Festival is the highlight of the year - nearly 40,000 people gather downtown to celebrate all things kumquat. There's also a Pioneer Florida museum in town for history lovers.
Crime
Crime in Dade City is about a third higher than the national average.
Medical Facilities
Pasco Regional Medical Center is ranked in the top 5% of national hospitals for general surgery.
Transportation
The closest large airport is Tampa about 45 miles away. Dade City is above average in walkability when compared to other communities.
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