Living in Island Walk, Florida

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Island Walk · Census data 2020–2024

Island Walk has 2,722 residents with a median age of 69.2. The median household income is $81,103 (9% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $667,900, the median rent is $1,833/month.

Island Walk at a glance

Population
2,722
Median age
69.2State: 42.6
Median household income
$81,103State: $74,568
Median home value
$667,900State: $359,000
Median rent
$1,833/moState: $1,669
Homeowners
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
Average commute
28 min

Is Island Walk a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14%.

The weather is best in December to March.

Cost of living in Island Walk

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Island Walk the median home value is $667,900, 101% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,578 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Island Walk$667,900
Florida$359,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Island Walk$1,833
Florida$1,669
United States$1,413

Island Walk median household income

The median household income in Island Walk is $81,103 and the income per person is $51,910. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).

Median household income

Island Walk$81,103
Florida$74,568
United States$80,734

Housing in Island Walk: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,268
Owner-occupied
88.9%
Renter-occupied
11.1%
Vacant
35.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
1.86

35.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Island Walk has many vacation and second homes.

Island Walk demographics

Population
2,722
Median age
69.2
Under 18
0.6%
65 and older
67.2%
Households
1,464
Foreign-born
16.3%
Veterans
4.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Island Walk ›

Education in Island Walk

52.1% of adults 25 and older in Island Walk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Island Walk52.1%
Florida34.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Island Walk

Unemployment rate
14%State: 4.8%
Average commute
28 minState: 28 min
Work from home
14.2%
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.7%

Island Walk vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Island Walk2,722$81,103$667,900$1,833
Vineyards3,849$131,118$651,800$1,173
Heritage Bay802$127,422$678,600—
Pelican Marsh2,617$143,261$1,079,800—
Golden Gate29,234$68,475$409,700$1,713
Pine Ridge1,910$131,953$924,500$3,202
Pelican Bay6,159$163,520$1,287,900$3,420
Berkshire Lakes2,064$85,795$374,400$1,909
Naples Park5,122$80,039$690,900$2,233

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Living in Island Walk: FAQ

What is the median household income in Island Walk, FL?

The median household income in Island Walk is $81,103, 9% 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 Island Walk?

The median home value in Island Walk is $667,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.

How much is rent in Island Walk?

The median gross rent in Island Walk is $1,833 per month, about 32.9% of household income.

Is Island Walk, FL a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14%.

What is the median age in Island Walk?

The median age in Island Walk is 69.2 years (Florida: 42.6).

How long is the commute in Island Walk?

The average commute to work in Island Walk is 28 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Island Walk?

The unemployment rate in Island Walk is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Island Walk?

52.1% of adults in Island Walk 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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