Living in Ave Maria, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ave Maria · Census data 2020–2024
Ave Maria has 8,258 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $102,949 (38% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $459,200, the median rent is $2,425/month.
Ave Maria at a glance
- Population
- 8,258
- Median age
- 37.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $102,949State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $459,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,425/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Ave Maria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Ave Maria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ave Maria the median home value is $459,200, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,425 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,499 a month in housing costs.
Ave Maria median household income
The median household income in Ave Maria is $102,949 and the income per person is $34,754. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ave Maria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,116
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 21.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2015
- Average household size
- 2.95
Ave Maria demographics
- Population
- 8,258
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 2,442
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ave Maria ›
Education in Ave Maria
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Ave Maria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ave Maria
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Ave Maria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria | 8,258 | $102,949 | $459,200 | $2,425 |
| Immokalee | 26,361 | $48,144 | $210,600 | $941 |
| Orangetree | 6,084 | $112,857 | $498,600 | $1,399 |
| Heritage Bay | 802 | $127,422 | $678,600 | — |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | $651,800 | $1,173 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Bonita Springs | 55,904 | $95,210 | $497,100 | $1,882 |
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What is the median household income in Ave Maria, FL?
The median household income in Ave Maria is $102,949, 38% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ave Maria?
The median home value in Ave Maria is $459,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ave Maria?
The median gross rent in Ave Maria is $2,425 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Ave Maria, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Ave Maria?
The median age in Ave Maria is 37.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ave Maria?
The average commute to work in Ave Maria is 42 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ave Maria?
The unemployment rate in Ave Maria is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ave Maria?
44.6% of adults in Ave Maria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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