Living in South Patrick Shores, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Patrick Shores · Census data 2020–2024
South Patrick Shores has 7,030 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $85,660 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $443,600, the median rent is $2,054/month.
South Patrick Shores at a glance
- Population
- 7,030
- Median age
- 51.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,660State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $443,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,054/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Patrick Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Patrick Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Patrick Shores the median home value is $443,600, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,054 per month, which is 45.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,325 a month in housing costs.
South Patrick Shores median household income
The median household income in South Patrick Shores is $85,660 and the income per person is $49,704. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Patrick Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,505
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.33
South Patrick Shores demographics
- Population
- 7,030
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 3,016
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Patrick Shores ›
Education in South Patrick Shores
47.5% of adults 25 and older in South Patrick Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Patrick Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
South Patrick Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Patrick Shores | 7,030 | $85,660 | $443,600 | $2,054 |
| Satellite Beach | 11,313 | $119,134 | $502,500 | $1,909 |
| Patrick AFB | 1,644 | $76,250 | — | $2,190 |
| Palm Shores | 1,458 | $77,500 | $351,600 | — |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 9,025 | $97,254 | $440,200 | $1,827 |
| Melbourne | 86,576 | $66,991 | $306,400 | $1,525 |
| Viera East | 12,570 | $92,467 | $396,700 | $1,681 |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | $94,012 | $402,900 | $1,441 |
| Indialantic | 3,065 | $104,184 | $604,200 | $1,554 |
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What is the median household income in South Patrick Shores, FL?
The median household income in South Patrick Shores is $85,660, 15% 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 South Patrick Shores?
The median home value in South Patrick Shores is $443,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Patrick Shores?
The median gross rent in South Patrick Shores is $2,054 per month, about 45.9% of household income.
Is South Patrick Shores, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Patrick Shores?
The median age in South Patrick Shores is 51.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Patrick Shores?
The average commute to work in South Patrick Shores is 22 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Patrick Shores?
The unemployment rate in South Patrick Shores is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Patrick Shores?
47.5% of adults in South Patrick Shores 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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