Living in Osprey, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Osprey · Census data 2020–2024
Osprey has 5,943 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $103,516 (39% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $750,000, the median rent is $2,196/month.
Osprey at a glance
- Population
- 5,943
- Median age
- 64.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $103,516State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $750,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,196/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Osprey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 109% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Osprey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Osprey the median home value is $750,000, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,196 per month, which is 38.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,603 a month in housing costs.
Osprey median household income
The median household income in Osprey is $103,516 and the income per person is $77,354. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Osprey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,722
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.05
Osprey demographics
- Population
- 5,943
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 48.4%
- Households
- 2,893
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Osprey ›
Education in Osprey
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Osprey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Osprey
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Osprey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey | 5,943 | $103,516 | $750,000 | $2,196 |
| Vamo | 2,936 | $88,025 | $364,400 | $2,500 |
| Laurel | 11,741 | $92,340 | $478,900 | $1,323 |
| Palmer Ranch | 16,867 | $102,838 | $592,900 | $1,794 |
| Gulf Gate | 7,998 | $61,379 | $357,500 | $1,768 |
| Nokomis | 3,452 | $41,916 | $231,800 | $1,308 |
| Venice | 27,479 | $76,755 | $434,700 | $1,606 |
| Bee Ridge | 10,334 | $75,906 | $412,400 | $2,118 |
| South Gate Ridge | 5,310 | $70,469 | $444,800 | $1,612 |
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What is the median household income in Osprey, FL?
The median household income in Osprey is $103,516, 39% 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 Osprey?
The median home value in Osprey is $750,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Osprey?
The median gross rent in Osprey is $2,196 per month, about 38.7% of household income.
Is Osprey, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 109% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Osprey?
The median age in Osprey is 64.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Osprey?
The average commute to work in Osprey is 23 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Osprey?
The unemployment rate in Osprey is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Osprey?
56.7% of adults in Osprey 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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