Living in Madeira Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madeira Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Madeira Beach has 3,953 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $75,781 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $722,800, the median rent is $2,326/month.
Madeira Beach at a glance
- Population
- 3,953
- Median age
- 58.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $75,781State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $722,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,326/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.3%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Madeira Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Madeira Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madeira Beach the median home value is $722,800, 117% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,326 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,682 a month in housing costs.
Madeira Beach median household income
The median household income in Madeira Beach is $75,781 and the income per person is $71,732. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Madeira Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,001
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 51.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.02
51.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Madeira Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Madeira Beach demographics
- Population
- 3,953
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 6.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 1,951
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madeira Beach ›
Education in Madeira Beach
49.3% of adults 25 and older in Madeira Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madeira Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Madeira Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Beach | 3,953 | $75,781 | $722,800 | $2,326 |
| Redington Beach | 1,271 | $104,803 | $842,200 | $2,938 |
| Bay Pines | 2,519 | $68,214 | $287,000 | $1,185 |
| North Redington Beach | 1,404 | $103,250 | $988,700 | $2,247 |
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
| Seminole | 19,396 | $75,774 | $348,500 | $1,708 |
| Redington Shores | 2,009 | $106,250 | $770,600 | $1,933 |
| West Lealman | 14,944 | $51,589 | $169,100 | $1,302 |
| South Pasadena | 5,320 | $53,075 | $350,200 | $1,792 |
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What is the median household income in Madeira Beach, FL?
The median household income in Madeira Beach is $75,781, about the same as 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 Madeira Beach?
The median home value in Madeira Beach is $722,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Madeira Beach?
The median gross rent in Madeira Beach is $2,326 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Madeira Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
What is the median age in Madeira Beach?
The median age in Madeira Beach is 58.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Madeira Beach?
The average commute to work in Madeira Beach is 47 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madeira Beach?
The unemployment rate in Madeira Beach is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madeira Beach?
49.3% of adults in Madeira Beach 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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