Living in Berkshire Lakes, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkshire Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Berkshire Lakes has 2,064 residents with a median age of 63. The median household income is $85,795 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $374,400, the median rent is $1,909/month.
Berkshire Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 2,064
- Median age
- 63State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,795State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $374,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,909/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berkshire Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Berkshire Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkshire Lakes the median home value is $374,400, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,909 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,988 a month in housing costs.
Berkshire Lakes median household income
The median household income in Berkshire Lakes is $85,795 and the income per person is $58,307. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Berkshire Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,460
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.82
Berkshire Lakes demographics
- Population
- 2,064
- Median age
- 63
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 45.4%
- Households
- 1,135
- Foreign-born
- 18.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkshire Lakes ›
Education in Berkshire Lakes
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Berkshire Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkshire Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Berkshire Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | $326,100 | $2,347 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | $666,900 | $2,078 |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | $651,800 | $1,173 |
| Naples Manor | 5,501 | $64,937 | $340,400 | $1,499 |
| Verona Walk | 2,695 | $66,411 | $598,000 | $2,335 |
| Pine Ridge | 1,910 | $131,953 | $924,500 | $3,202 |
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What is the median household income in Berkshire Lakes, FL?
The median household income in Berkshire Lakes is $85,795, 15% 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 Berkshire Lakes?
The median home value in Berkshire Lakes is $374,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Berkshire Lakes?
The median gross rent in Berkshire Lakes is $1,909 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Berkshire Lakes, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Berkshire Lakes?
The median age in Berkshire Lakes is 63 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Berkshire Lakes?
The average commute to work in Berkshire Lakes is 21 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkshire Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Berkshire Lakes is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkshire Lakes?
40.8% of adults in Berkshire Lakes 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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