Living in Manasota Key, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manasota Key · Census data 2020–2024
Manasota Key has 1,711 residents with a median age of 70.2. The median household income is $142,250 (91% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $690,300.
Manasota Key at a glance
- Population
- 1,711
- Median age
- 70.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $142,250State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $690,300State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Manasota Key a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 92% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Manasota Key
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manasota Key the median home value is $690,300, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,375 a month in housing costs.
Manasota Key median household income
The median household income in Manasota Key is $142,250 and the income per person is $92,556. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Manasota Key: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,313
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 62.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.96
62.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manasota Key has many vacation and second homes.
Manasota Key demographics
- Population
- 1,711
- Median age
- 70.2
- Under 18
- 2.3%
- 65 and older
- 61.7%
- Households
- 872
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manasota Key ›
Education in Manasota Key
45% of adults 25 and older in Manasota Key have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manasota Key
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 44.2%
- Drive alone
- 43.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Manasota Key vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manasota Key | 1,711 | $142,250 | $690,300 | — |
| Grove City | 2,106 | $52,604 | $257,400 | $2,044 |
| Englewood | 20,091 | $69,222 | $339,900 | $1,242 |
| Rotonda | 10,352 | $74,573 | $389,400 | $1,155 |
| South Venice | 17,484 | $77,097 | $337,300 | $1,852 |
| Plantation | 4,531 | $78,404 | $417,700 | $1,875 |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 4,470 | $53,668 | $188,300 | $1,117 |
| Venice Gardens | 3,280 | $70,811 | $347,200 | $1,393 |
| North Port | 84,605 | $84,049 | $362,500 | $1,894 |
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What is the median household income in Manasota Key, FL?
The median household income in Manasota Key is $142,250, 91% 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 Manasota Key?
The median home value in Manasota Key is $690,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Manasota Key, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 92% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Manasota Key?
The median age in Manasota Key is 70.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Manasota Key?
The average commute to work in Manasota Key is 27 minutes; 44.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manasota Key?
The unemployment rate in Manasota Key is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manasota Key?
45% of adults in Manasota Key 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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