Living in Fisher Island, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fisher Island · Census data 2020–2024
Fisher Island has 1,026 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $250,001 (235% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Fisher Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fisher Island at a glance
- Population
- 1,026
- Median age
- 54.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
Is Fisher Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 235% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 457% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fisher Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fisher Island the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Fisher Island median household income
The median household income in Fisher Island is $250,001 and the income per person is $316,419. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fisher Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 663
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 38.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.50
38.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fisher Island has many vacation and second homes.
Fisher Island demographics
- Population
- 1,026
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 21.2%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fisher Island ›
Education in Fisher Island
67.5% of adults 25 and older in Fisher Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 34% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fisher Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 87%
- Drive alone
- 6.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Fisher Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Island | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Miami Beach | 82,031 | $72,856 | $556,700 | $1,826 |
| Miami | 459,745 | $62,462 | $518,100 | $1,758 |
| Key Biscayne | 14,791 | $181,505 | $1,575,300 | $3,501 |
| North Bay Village | 8,118 | $84,405 | $464,200 | $2,157 |
| El Portal | 1,809 | $108,167 | $723,900 | $2,042 |
| Brownsville | 16,936 | $40,795 | $325,200 | $1,252 |
| Miami Shores | 11,752 | $144,050 | $864,400 | $2,657 |
| Gladeview | 16,655 | $47,469 | $402,600 | $1,341 |
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What is the median household income in Fisher Island, FL?
The median household income in Fisher Island is $250,001, 235% 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 Fisher Island?
The median home value in Fisher Island is $2,000,001, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Fisher Island, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 235% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 457% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fisher Island?
The median age in Fisher Island is 54.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Fisher Island?
The unemployment rate in Fisher Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fisher Island?
67.5% of adults in Fisher Island 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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