Living in South Venice, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Venice · Census data 2020–2024
South Venice has 17,484 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $77,097 (3% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $337,300, the median rent is $1,852/month.
South Venice at a glance
- Population
- 17,484
- Median age
- 50.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $77,097State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $337,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,852/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is South Venice a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Florida median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Venice
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Venice the median home value is $337,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,852 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,591 a month in housing costs.
South Venice median household income
The median household income in South Venice is $77,097 and the income per person is $41,026. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Venice: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,702
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.33
South Venice demographics
- Population
- 17,484
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 7,507
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Venice ›
Education in South Venice
25.5% of adults 25 and older in South Venice have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Venice
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
South Venice vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Venice | 17,484 | $77,097 | $337,300 | $1,852 |
| Venice Gardens | 3,280 | $70,811 | $347,200 | $1,393 |
| Plantation | 4,531 | $78,404 | $417,700 | $1,875 |
| Venice | 27,479 | $76,755 | $434,700 | $1,606 |
| Nokomis | 3,452 | $41,916 | $231,800 | $1,308 |
| Englewood | 20,091 | $69,222 | $339,900 | $1,242 |
| Laurel | 11,741 | $92,340 | $478,900 | $1,323 |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 4,470 | $53,668 | $188,300 | $1,117 |
| Manasota Key | 1,711 | $142,250 | $690,300 | — |
More for people moving to South Venice
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What is the median household income in South Venice, FL?
The median household income in South Venice is $77,097, 3% 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 Venice?
The median home value in South Venice is $337,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Venice?
The median gross rent in South Venice is $1,852 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is South Venice, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Florida median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in South Venice?
The median age in South Venice is 50.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Venice?
The average commute to work in South Venice is 23 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Venice?
The unemployment rate in South Venice is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Venice?
25.5% of adults in South Venice 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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