Living in Cortez, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cortez · Census data 2020–2024
Cortez has 5,205 residents with a median age of 65.3. The median household income is $79,895 (7% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $392,200, the median rent is $1,894/month.
Cortez at a glance
- Population
- 5,205
- Median age
- 65.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $79,895State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $392,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,894/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Cortez a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Cortez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cortez the median home value is $392,200, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,894 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,487 a month in housing costs.
Cortez median household income
The median household income in Cortez is $79,895 and the income per person is $52,143. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cortez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,073
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 38.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.05
38.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cortez has many vacation and second homes.
Cortez demographics
- Population
- 5,205
- Median age
- 65.3
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 50.7%
- Households
- 2,517
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cortez ›
Education in Cortez
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Cortez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cortez
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Cortez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | 5,205 | $79,895 | $392,200 | $1,894 |
| Bradenton Beach | 733 | $73,125 | $489,000 | $1,438 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| Holmes Beach | 3,047 | $88,333 | $681,000 | $1,771 |
| Longboat Key | 7,539 | $158,030 | $1,022,100 | $3,501 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| Anna Maria | 765 | $103,703 | $1,358,700 | — |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
More for people moving to Cortez
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What is the median household income in Cortez, FL?
The median household income in Cortez is $79,895, 7% 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 Cortez?
The median home value in Cortez is $392,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cortez?
The median gross rent in Cortez is $1,894 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Cortez, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
What is the median age in Cortez?
The median age in Cortez is 65.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cortez?
The average commute to work in Cortez is 33 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cortez?
The unemployment rate in Cortez is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cortez?
46.7% of adults in Cortez 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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