Ruskin, Florida is a tail of two cities. In the summer the population has around 15,000 residents; a group generally consisting of commuters who like the proximity of living near Tampa without have to be there fulltime. Come wintertime the population doubles as more and more cold and wet second homers come to lap up the Florida sunshine and the balmy warm temperatures.

Its unique combination of climate and proximity to major urban areas, like Tampa, make Ruskin, Florida a really attractive place to live. Never more than a 30 minute drive from either Tampa or Bradenton allows for an easy commute to work for many people, although there is sufficient diversity in employment in Ruskin to make this fact void. With the sheltered bay that Ruskin sits in providing shelter from the elements and also offering a nice and natural area to live, its little wonder that this town is growing.

As winter approaches and the town fills up, business also picks up to match and there is much seasonal work to be had in Ruskin. With an abundance of property and housing it is relatively easy to find that waterfront property you have always dreamed of. With prices from as low as $100,000 the housing market in Ruskin is very affordable.

Great climate and a great atmosphere make Ruskin a nice, family town. Proximity to the local major urban areas makes Ruskin an opportunistic place to be. Combine the two and the town is a winner in every sense of the word!