Living in Nokomis, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nokomis · Census data 2020–2024
Nokomis has 3,452 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $41,916 (44% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $231,800, the median rent is $1,308/month.
Nokomis at a glance
- Population
- 3,452
- Median age
- 54.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $41,916State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $231,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,308/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Nokomis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Nokomis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nokomis the median home value is $231,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, which is 40.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Nokomis median household income
The median household income in Nokomis is $41,916 and the income per person is $61,418. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Nokomis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,105
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.97
Nokomis demographics
- Population
- 3,452
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 1,749
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nokomis ›
Education in Nokomis
25% of adults 25 and older in Nokomis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nokomis
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Nokomis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokomis | 3,452 | $41,916 | $231,800 | $1,308 |
| Venice | 27,479 | $76,755 | $434,700 | $1,606 |
| Laurel | 11,741 | $92,340 | $478,900 | $1,323 |
| Venice Gardens | 3,280 | $70,811 | $347,200 | $1,393 |
| Osprey | 5,943 | $103,516 | $750,000 | $2,196 |
| South Venice | 17,484 | $77,097 | $337,300 | $1,852 |
| Plantation | 4,531 | $78,404 | $417,700 | $1,875 |
| Palmer Ranch | 16,867 | $102,838 | $592,900 | $1,794 |
| Vamo | 2,936 | $88,025 | $364,400 | $2,500 |
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What is the median household income in Nokomis, FL?
The median household income in Nokomis is $41,916, 44% 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 Nokomis?
The median home value in Nokomis is $231,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Nokomis?
The median gross rent in Nokomis is $1,308 per month, about 40.5% of household income.
Is Nokomis, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Nokomis?
The median age in Nokomis is 54.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Nokomis?
The average commute to work in Nokomis is 17 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nokomis?
The unemployment rate in Nokomis is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nokomis?
25% of adults in Nokomis 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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