Living in Pelican Marsh, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelican Marsh · Census data 2020–2024
Pelican Marsh has 2,617 residents with a median age of 72.6. The median household income is $143,261 (92% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $1,079,800.
Pelican Marsh at a glance
- Population
- 2,617
- Median age
- 72.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $143,261State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $1,079,800State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pelican Marsh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 92% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 201% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Pelican Marsh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pelican Marsh the median home value is $1,079,800, 225% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Pelican Marsh median household income
The median household income in Pelican Marsh is $143,261 and the income per person is $126,111. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Pelican Marsh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,244
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 38.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 1.90
38.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pelican Marsh has many vacation and second homes.
Pelican Marsh demographics
- Population
- 2,617
- Median age
- 72.6
- Under 18
- 2.2%
- 65 and older
- 69.2%
- Households
- 1,374
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelican Marsh ›
Education in Pelican Marsh
74.3% of adults 25 and older in Pelican Marsh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 29.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelican Marsh
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 43.2%
- Drive alone
- 43.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Pelican Marsh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Marsh | 2,617 | $143,261 | $1,079,800 | — |
| Pine Ridge | 1,910 | $131,953 | $924,500 | $3,202 |
| Naples Park | 5,122 | $80,039 | $690,900 | $2,233 |
| Pelican Bay | 6,159 | $163,520 | $1,287,900 | $3,420 |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | $651,800 | $1,173 |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
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What is the median household income in Pelican Marsh, FL?
The median household income in Pelican Marsh is $143,261, 92% 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 Marsh?
The median home value in Pelican Marsh is $1,079,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Pelican Marsh, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 92% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 201% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pelican Marsh?
The median age in Pelican Marsh is 72.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Pelican Marsh?
The average commute to work in Pelican Marsh is 24 minutes; 43.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelican Marsh?
The unemployment rate in Pelican Marsh is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelican Marsh?
74.3% of adults in Pelican Marsh 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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