Living in Immokalee, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Immokalee · Census data 2020–2024
Immokalee has 26,361 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $48,144 (35% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $210,600, the median rent is $941/month.
Immokalee at a glance
- Population
- 26,361
- Median age
- 29.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $48,144State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $210,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Immokalee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Immokalee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Immokalee the median home value is $210,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
Immokalee median household income
The median household income in Immokalee is $48,144 and the income per person is $19,032. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Immokalee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,336
- Owner-occupied
- 39.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.3%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.94
Immokalee demographics
- Population
- 26,361
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 6,545
- Foreign-born
- 39.3%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Immokalee ›
Education in Immokalee
6% of adults 25 and older in Immokalee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Immokalee
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Immokalee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immokalee | 26,361 | $48,144 | $210,600 | $941 |
| Ave Maria | 8,258 | $102,949 | $459,200 | $2,425 |
| Orangetree | 6,084 | $112,857 | $498,600 | $1,399 |
| Heritage Bay | 802 | $127,422 | $678,600 | — |
| Lehigh Acres | 132,353 | $66,890 | $292,400 | $1,657 |
| LaBelle | 5,184 | $53,309 | $204,400 | $1,650 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 4,836 | $26,354 | — | $1,339 |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Fort Denaud | 1,639 | $56,042 | $330,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Immokalee, FL?
The median household income in Immokalee is $48,144, 35% 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 Immokalee?
The median home value in Immokalee is $210,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Immokalee?
The median gross rent in Immokalee is $941 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Immokalee, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
What is the median age in Immokalee?
The median age in Immokalee is 29.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Immokalee?
The average commute to work in Immokalee is 36 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Immokalee?
The unemployment rate in Immokalee is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Immokalee?
6% of adults in Immokalee 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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