Living in Lely Resort, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lely Resort · Census data 2020–2024
Lely Resort has 8,582 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $93,750 (26% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $666,900, the median rent is $2,078/month.
Lely Resort at a glance
- Population
- 8,582
- Median age
- 59.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $93,750State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $666,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,078/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lely Resort a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Lely Resort
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lely Resort the median home value is $666,900, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,078 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,700 a month in housing costs.
Lely Resort median household income
The median household income in Lely Resort is $93,750 and the income per person is $69,565. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lely Resort: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,122
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.11
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lely Resort has many vacation and second homes.
Lely Resort demographics
- Population
- 8,582
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 41.1%
- Households
- 4,025
- Foreign-born
- 22.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lely Resort ›
Education in Lely Resort
49.4% of adults 25 and older in Lely Resort have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lely Resort
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Lely Resort vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | $666,900 | $2,078 |
| Naples Manor | 5,501 | $64,937 | $340,400 | $1,499 |
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | $326,100 | $2,347 |
| Verona Walk | 2,695 | $66,411 | $598,000 | $2,335 |
| Winding Cypress | 1,160 | $138,359 | $991,000 | — |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock Bay | 794 | $79,412 | $556,300 | $1,922 |
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What is the median household income in Lely Resort, FL?
The median household income in Lely Resort is $93,750, 26% 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 Lely Resort?
The median home value in Lely Resort is $666,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lely Resort?
The median gross rent in Lely Resort is $2,078 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Lely Resort, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lely Resort?
The median age in Lely Resort is 59.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lely Resort?
The average commute to work in Lely Resort is 24 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lely Resort?
The unemployment rate in Lely Resort is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lely Resort?
49.4% of adults in Lely Resort 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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