Living in Pelican Bay, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelican Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Pelican Bay has 6,159 residents with a median age of 74.6. The median household income is $163,520 (119% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $1,287,900, the median rent is $3,420/month.
Pelican Bay at a glance
- Population
- 6,159
- Median age
- 74.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $163,520State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $1,287,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,420/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 94.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Pelican Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 119% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 259% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Pelican Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pelican Bay the median home value is $1,287,900, 287% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,420 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Pelican Bay median household income
The median household income in Pelican Bay is $163,520 and the income per person is $160,730. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Pelican Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,798
- Owner-occupied
- 94.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.5%
- Vacant
- 47.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.71
47.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pelican Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Pelican Bay demographics
- Population
- 6,159
- Median age
- 74.6
- Under 18
- 1.4%
- 65 and older
- 77.9%
- Households
- 3,594
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelican Bay ›
Education in Pelican Bay
73% of adults 25 and older in Pelican Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 35.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelican Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 50.9%
- Drive alone
- 38.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Pelican Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Bay | 6,159 | $163,520 | $1,287,900 | $3,420 |
| Pine Ridge | 1,910 | $131,953 | $924,500 | $3,202 |
| Naples Park | 5,122 | $80,039 | $690,900 | $2,233 |
| Pelican Marsh | 2,617 | $143,261 | $1,079,800 | — |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | $651,800 | $1,173 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
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What is the median household income in Pelican Bay, FL?
The median household income in Pelican Bay is $163,520, 119% 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 Pelican Bay?
The median home value in Pelican Bay is $1,287,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Pelican Bay?
The median gross rent in Pelican Bay is $3,420 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Pelican Bay, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 119% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 259% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Pelican Bay?
The median age in Pelican Bay is 74.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Pelican Bay?
The average commute to work in Pelican Bay is 19 minutes; 50.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelican Bay?
The unemployment rate in Pelican Bay is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelican Bay?
73% of adults in Pelican Bay 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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