Living in Holmes Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holmes Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Holmes Beach has 3,047 residents with a median age of 69.2. The median household income is $88,333 (18% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $681,000, the median rent is $1,771/month.
Holmes Beach at a glance
- Population
- 3,047
- Median age
- 69.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $88,333State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $681,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,771/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Holmes Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Holmes Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holmes Beach the median home value is $681,000, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,771 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,604 a month in housing costs.
Holmes Beach median household income
The median household income in Holmes Beach is $88,333 and the income per person is $86,607. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Holmes Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,421
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 60.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.74
60.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Holmes Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Holmes Beach demographics
- Population
- 3,047
- Median age
- 69.2
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 58.6%
- Households
- 1,746
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holmes Beach ›
Education in Holmes Beach
63.3% of adults 25 and older in Holmes Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 28.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holmes Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Holmes Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Beach | 3,047 | $88,333 | $681,000 | $1,771 |
| Anna Maria | 765 | $103,703 | $1,358,700 | — |
| Bradenton Beach | 733 | $73,125 | $489,000 | $1,438 |
| Cortez | 5,205 | $79,895 | $392,200 | $1,894 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | $62,621 | $313,400 | $1,366 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Longboat Key | 7,539 | $158,030 | $1,022,100 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Holmes Beach, FL?
The median household income in Holmes Beach is $88,333, 18% 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 Holmes Beach?
The median home value in Holmes Beach is $681,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Holmes Beach?
The median gross rent in Holmes Beach is $1,771 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Holmes Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Holmes Beach?
The median age in Holmes Beach is 69.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Holmes Beach?
The average commute to work in Holmes Beach is 29 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holmes Beach?
The unemployment rate in Holmes Beach is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holmes Beach?
63.3% of adults in Holmes Beach 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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