Living in Bee Ridge, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bee Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Bee Ridge has 10,334 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $75,906 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $412,400, the median rent is $2,118/month.
Bee Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 10,334
- Median age
- 54.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $75,906State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $412,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,118/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bee Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Bee Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bee Ridge the median home value is $412,400, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,118 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,164 a month in housing costs.
Bee Ridge median household income
The median household income in Bee Ridge is $75,906 and the income per person is $47,398. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bee Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,095
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.13
Bee Ridge demographics
- Population
- 10,334
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 4,743
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bee Ridge ›
Education in Bee Ridge
43.1% of adults 25 and older in Bee Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bee Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Bee Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Ridge | 10,334 | $75,906 | $412,400 | $2,118 |
| South Gate Ridge | 5,310 | $70,469 | $444,800 | $1,612 |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,611 | $95,688 | $349,100 | $2,137 |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 5,366 | $69,894 | $370,700 | $1,587 |
| Lake Sarasota | 3,595 | $92,429 | $381,000 | $1,986 |
| Gulf Gate | 7,998 | $61,379 | $357,500 | $1,768 |
| Southgate | 5,772 | $80,133 | $422,000 | $1,671 |
| Pinecraft | 305 | $36,160 | $354,000 | $640 |
| Fruitville | 15,172 | $82,246 | $412,500 | $1,977 |
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What is the median household income in Bee Ridge, FL?
The median household income in Bee Ridge is $75,906, about the same as 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 Bee Ridge?
The median home value in Bee Ridge is $412,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bee Ridge?
The median gross rent in Bee Ridge is $2,118 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Bee Ridge, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bee Ridge?
The median age in Bee Ridge is 54.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bee Ridge?
The average commute to work in Bee Ridge is 22 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bee Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Bee Ridge is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bee Ridge?
43.1% of adults in Bee Ridge 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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