Living in Samoset, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Samoset · Census data 2020–2024
Samoset has 5,284 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $51,976 (30% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $196,800, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Samoset at a glance
- Population
- 5,284
- Median age
- 40.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,976State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $196,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Samoset a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Samoset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Samoset the median home value is $196,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,298 a month in housing costs.
Samoset median household income
The median household income in Samoset is $51,976 and the income per person is $22,472. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Samoset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,467
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.61
Samoset demographics
- Population
- 5,284
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,427
- Foreign-born
- 24.8%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Samoset ›
Education in Samoset
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Samoset have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Samoset
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Samoset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Ellenton | 5,133 | $71,402 | $281,400 | $1,729 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | $62,621 | $313,400 | $1,366 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| Memphis | 9,185 | $74,839 | $313,800 | $1,173 |
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What is the median household income in Samoset, FL?
The median household income in Samoset is $51,976, 30% 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 Samoset?
The median home value in Samoset is $196,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Samoset?
The median gross rent in Samoset is $1,386 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Samoset, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Samoset?
The median age in Samoset is 40.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Samoset?
The average commute to work in Samoset is 25 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Samoset?
The unemployment rate in Samoset is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Samoset?
7.3% of adults in Samoset 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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