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Elfers, FL

Elfers is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pasco County, Florida, United States. The population was 13,161 at the 2000 census.

Elfers is located at 28°12′58″N 82°43′22″W (28.216072, -82.722735).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.57%) is water.

The area was known as the Baillie settlement until the Elfers post office was established on Dec. 14, 1909. Frieda Marie (Bolling) Eiland, the wife of the first postmaster, chose the name of the post office to honor a favorite uncle, whose last name was Elfers. Railroad service came to Elfers for the shipment of citrus in 1913. In 1915, the Elfers School opened; it was the first brick school in western Pasco County. A new building replaced it in 1966. The Elfers School red brick school has been converted into the Elfers CARES Center which celebrated a grand re-opening in 2013. The building now has a cafe, a "spacious auditorium", and is the home of the Avery Branch of the New Port Richey Public Library. Elfers was incorporated from 1925 to 1933.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of Elfers' community life. Massage Envy offers various massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. 

Top Sites in Elfers, FL: Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary, Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park.

Population: 14,573 (2020). ZIP Code: 34680. Area code: 727. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Area: 3.75 sq mi (9.72 km²).

FAQs

What is the history of Elfers, FL?

In the 1840s, Samuel Hope surveyed this area, which was once an Indian hunting ground called Alafia. It has been known as Alfiers, The Neck, Sapling Woods, and Elfers. The town's post office was established in 1909, and it was incorporated from 1925 to 1933.

What is the cost of living in Elfers, FL?

The cost of living in Elfers, FL is quite affordable. The median home price in Elfers sits at around $133,300, with the median household income coming in at $50,844. Utilities are among the most reasonable in the state, with electricity costing an average of $131 per month. Additionally, the cost of groceries is lower than in other metropolitan areas. Residents can enjoy low taxes and no state income tax. All of this makes Elfers an attractive location for those looking to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.

What is the crime rate in Elfers, FL?

Elfers, FL has a higher rate of violent crime and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in Elfers is 31, which is 8.3 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Elfers is 56.4, which is 20.9 points higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Elfers is a relatively unsafe place to live compared to the rest of the country.

Sources

Pasco County

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

Geocities

Massage Envy

Equinox 

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

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