Living in Golden Gate, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden Gate · Census data 2020–2024
Golden Gate has 29,234 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $68,475 (8% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $409,700, the median rent is $1,713/month.
Golden Gate at a glance
- Population
- 29,234
- Median age
- 34.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $68,475State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $409,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,713/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Golden Gate a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Florida median; home values 14% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Golden Gate
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden Gate the median home value is $409,700, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,713 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
Golden Gate median household income
The median household income in Golden Gate is $68,475 and the income per person is $26,140. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Golden Gate: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,530
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.63
Golden Gate demographics
- Population
- 29,234
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 8,037
- Foreign-born
- 53%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden Gate ›
Education in Golden Gate
13% of adults 25 and older in Golden Gate have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden Gate
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Golden Gate vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | $651,800 | $1,173 |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | $326,100 | $2,347 |
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | $666,900 | $2,078 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
| Pine Ridge | 1,910 | $131,953 | $924,500 | $3,202 |
| Pelican Marsh | 2,617 | $143,261 | $1,079,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Golden Gate, FL?
The median household income in Golden Gate is $68,475, 8% 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 Golden Gate?
The median home value in Golden Gate is $409,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Golden Gate?
The median gross rent in Golden Gate is $1,713 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Golden Gate, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Florida median; home values 14% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Golden Gate?
The median age in Golden Gate is 34.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Golden Gate?
The average commute to work in Golden Gate is 23 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden Gate?
The unemployment rate in Golden Gate is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden Gate?
13% of adults in Golden Gate 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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