Living in Iona, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Iona · Census data 2020–2024
Iona has 13,631 residents with a median age of 68.6. The median household income is $66,827 (10% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $322,800, the median rent is $1,913/month.
Iona at a glance
- Population
- 13,631
- Median age
- 68.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $66,827State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $322,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,913/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Iona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Iona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Iona the median home value is $322,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, which is 46% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,127 a month in housing costs.
Iona median household income
The median household income in Iona is $66,827 and the income per person is $61,810. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Iona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,176
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 44.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.80
44.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Iona has many vacation and second homes.
Iona demographics
- Population
- 13,631
- Median age
- 68.6
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 59.3%
- Households
- 7,262
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Iona ›
Education in Iona
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Iona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Iona
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Iona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iona | 13,631 | $66,827 | $322,800 | $1,913 |
| Harlem Heights | 1,122 | $57,014 | $196,300 | $1,478 |
| Punta Rassa | 1,335 | $91,000 | $589,800 | $2,771 |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | $62,590 | $258,900 | $1,756 |
| McGregor | 8,490 | $104,788 | $467,600 | $1,762 |
| Whiskey Creek | 5,371 | $104,476 | $379,600 | $1,814 |
| Villas | 13,644 | $58,413 | $248,700 | $1,695 |
| Pine Manor | 3,660 | $45,697 | $273,800 | $1,171 |
| Fort Myers Beach | 5,513 | $91,291 | $642,400 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Iona, FL?
The median household income in Iona is $66,827, 10% 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 Iona?
The median home value in Iona is $322,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Iona?
The median gross rent in Iona is $1,913 per month, about 46% of household income.
Is Iona, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Iona?
The median age in Iona is 68.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Iona?
The average commute to work in Iona is 26 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Iona?
The unemployment rate in Iona is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Iona?
39.4% of adults in Iona 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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