Living in Lely, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lely · Census data 2020–2024
Lely has 3,804 residents with a median age of 65.3. The median household income is $69,846 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $326,100, the median rent is $2,347/month.
Lely at a glance
- Population
- 3,804
- Median age
- 65.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $69,846State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $326,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,347/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lely a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Lely
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lely the median home value is $326,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,347 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,703 a month in housing costs.
Lely median household income
The median household income in Lely is $69,846 and the income per person is $43,788. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lely: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,736
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 37.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.05
37.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lely has many vacation and second homes.
Lely demographics
- Population
- 3,804
- Median age
- 65.3
- Under 18
- 9.1%
- 65 and older
- 50.5%
- Households
- 1,713
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lely ›
Education in Lely
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Lely have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lely
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Lely vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | $326,100 | $2,347 |
| Naples Manor | 5,501 | $64,937 | $340,400 | $1,499 |
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | $666,900 | $2,078 |
| Verona Walk | 2,695 | $66,411 | $598,000 | $2,335 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Winding Cypress | 1,160 | $138,359 | $991,000 | — |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock Bay | 794 | $79,412 | $556,300 | $1,922 |
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What is the median household income in Lely, FL?
The median household income in Lely is $69,846, 6% 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 Lely?
The median home value in Lely is $326,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lely?
The median gross rent in Lely is $2,347 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lely, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Lely?
The median age in Lely is 65.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lely?
The average commute to work in Lely is 19 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lely?
The unemployment rate in Lely is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lely?
35.1% of adults in Lely 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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