Living in Everglades, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Everglades · Census data 2020–2024
Everglades has 200 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $57,400 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $456,700, the median rent is $1,712/month.
Everglades is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Everglades at a glance
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 44.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,400State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $456,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,712/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Everglades a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Everglades
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Everglades the median home value is $456,700, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,712 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,766 a month in housing costs.
Everglades median household income
The median household income in Everglades is $57,400 and the income per person is $44,494. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Everglades: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 280
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 65.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.08
65.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Everglades has many vacation and second homes.
Everglades demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 20%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Everglades ›
Education in Everglades
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Everglades have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Everglades
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 53.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Everglades vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades | 200 | $57,400 | $456,700 | $1,712 |
| Chokoloskee | 808 | $98,495 | $219,900 | — |
| Marco Island | 16,205 | $101,523 | $896,300 | $1,990 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock Bay | 794 | $79,412 | $556,300 | $1,922 |
| Winding Cypress | 1,160 | $138,359 | $991,000 | — |
| Verona Walk | 2,695 | $66,411 | $598,000 | $2,335 |
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | $666,900 | $2,078 |
| Naples Manor | 5,501 | $64,937 | $340,400 | $1,499 |
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | $326,100 | $2,347 |
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What is the median household income in Everglades, FL?
The median household income in Everglades is $57,400, 23% 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 Everglades?
The median home value in Everglades is $456,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Everglades?
The median gross rent in Everglades is $1,712 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Everglades, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Everglades?
The median age in Everglades is 44.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Everglades?
The average commute to work in Everglades is 30 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Everglades?
The unemployment rate in Everglades is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Everglades?
33.5% of adults in Everglades 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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