Pierson, FL Overview

The rural community of Pierson was first founded in the 1800s and is best known as an international center for fern production.  This delicate greenery is grown in Pierson and exported throughout the world for use in floral arrangements and other decorations.  The area’s ferneries have earned the community the distinction of “Fern Capital of the World.” Agriculture has remained vital to the local economy, and many of the residents in this area can trace their heritage through the generations back to the town’s founders.  The Town of Pierson is located along U.S. Highway 17, the northern-most incorporated town in Volusia County.  Residents of Pierson enjoy a hometown environment in close proximity to the vast recreational amenities available in St. Johns River country.  Unique museums, historic districts, and scenic parks are just a few of the attractions.  In addition to camping, swimming, boating, hiking, and biking, the area offers world-class fishing.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -9%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 183.00
Household Size (ppl) 3.316
Households w/ Children 31%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 32%
Median Year in Residency 3.25

Housing Inventory

Pierson, FL Housing Inventory 411 132 156 411 132

Market Overview

46 listings with an estimated median price of $257,500

Price Count
$0 - 100K 8
$100K - 200K 11
$200K - 300K 6
$300K - 400K 3
$400K - 500K 7
$500K - 600K 4
$600K - 700K 1
$1M - Max 6
Property Type Count
Single Family 9
Commercial 2
Lots and Land 33
Mobile Home 2

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Pierson, FL Population Demographics

Total: 1,857

Households:543

Median Age: 39.27

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Pierson, FL Temperature

Weather Risk

Pierson, FL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Pierson, FL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Pierson, FL Highest Education Level Attained 186 369 151 53 79 88 301 186 369 151 53 79

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Pierson, FL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $43,615)

Pierson, FL Income by dollar range 44 21 39 47 39 28 26 37 40 45 36 46 45 29 13 3 2 2

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$608
One Bedroom
$764
Two Bedroom
$959
Three Bedroom
$1,298
Four Bedroom
$1,454

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Pierson, FL Crime

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