Living in Captiva, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Captiva · Census data 2020–2024
Captiva has 99 residents with a median age of 36.4. .
Captiva is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Captiva at a glance
- Population
- 99
- Median age
- 36.4State: 42.6
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68%
Is Captiva a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 47.5%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Housing in Captiva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,176
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 97.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.63
97.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Captiva has many vacation and second homes.
Captiva demographics
- Population
- 99
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 40.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Captiva ›
Education in Captiva
68% of adults 25 and older in Captiva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Captiva
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 70%
- Drive alone
- 30%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Captiva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva | 99 | — | — | — |
| St. James City | 3,412 | $69,403 | $319,700 | $2,829 |
| Sanibel | 6,418 | $108,644 | $957,300 | $811 |
| Pine Island Center | 1,834 | $68,173 | $308,900 | $1,206 |
| Pineland | 455 | $99,167 | $533,000 | — |
| Punta Rassa | 1,335 | $91,000 | $589,800 | $2,771 |
| Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores | 127 | $73,897 | $683,800 | — |
| Bokeelia | 1,930 | $71,250 | $369,600 | $1,255 |
| Iona | 13,631 | $66,827 | $322,800 | $1,913 |
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Is Captiva, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 47.5%.
What is the median age in Captiva?
The median age in Captiva is 36.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Captiva?
The unemployment rate in Captiva is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Captiva?
68% of adults in Captiva 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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