Living in Bokeelia, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bokeelia · Census data 2020–2024
Bokeelia has 1,930 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $71,250 (4% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $369,600, the median rent is $1,255/month.
Bokeelia at a glance
- Population
- 1,930
- Median age
- 58.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $369,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,255/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Bokeelia a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Bokeelia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bokeelia the median home value is $369,600, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,255 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,494 a month in housing costs.
Bokeelia median household income
The median household income in Bokeelia is $71,250 and the income per person is $57,374. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bokeelia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,397
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 43.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.45
43.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bokeelia has many vacation and second homes.
Bokeelia demographics
- Population
- 1,930
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 34.5%
- Households
- 788
- Foreign-born
- 24.7%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bokeelia ›
Education in Bokeelia
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Bokeelia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bokeelia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 53.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Bokeelia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokeelia | 1,930 | $71,250 | $369,600 | $1,255 |
| Pineland | 455 | $99,167 | $533,000 | — |
| Pine Island Center | 1,834 | $68,173 | $308,900 | $1,206 |
| Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores | 127 | $73,897 | $683,800 | — |
| Burnt Store Marina | 2,157 | $93,250 | $430,100 | $2,393 |
| Cape Coral | 215,536 | $78,104 | $373,500 | $1,858 |
| St. James City | 3,412 | $69,403 | $319,700 | $2,829 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,014 |
| Palmona Park | 1,115 | $43,930 | — | $1,554 |
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What is the median household income in Bokeelia, FL?
The median household income in Bokeelia is $71,250, 4% lower 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 Bokeelia?
The median home value in Bokeelia is $369,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bokeelia?
The median gross rent in Bokeelia is $1,255 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Bokeelia, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Bokeelia?
The median age in Bokeelia is 58.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bokeelia?
The average commute to work in Bokeelia is 27 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bokeelia?
The unemployment rate in Bokeelia is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bokeelia?
35.8% of adults in Bokeelia 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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