Living in Suncoast Estates, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Suncoast Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Suncoast Estates has 4,369 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $38,503 (48% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $106,800, the median rent is $1,279/month.
Suncoast Estates at a glance
- Population
- 4,369
- Median age
- 41.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $38,503State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $106,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,279/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Suncoast Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Suncoast Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Suncoast Estates the median home value is $106,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,279 per month, which is 47.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Suncoast Estates median household income
The median household income in Suncoast Estates is $38,503 and the income per person is $21,100. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Suncoast Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,153
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.42
Suncoast Estates demographics
- Population
- 4,369
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 1,802
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Suncoast Estates ›
Education in Suncoast Estates
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Suncoast Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Suncoast Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 54.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Suncoast Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Estates | 4,369 | $38,503 | $106,800 | $1,279 |
| North Fort Myers | 44,993 | $56,261 | $161,800 | $1,255 |
| Palmona Park | 1,115 | $43,930 | — | $1,554 |
| Tice | 4,758 | $53,505 | $174,800 | $1,148 |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | $97,667 | $386,200 | $2,014 |
| Fort Myers | 95,051 | $63,732 | $384,500 | $1,580 |
| Fort Myers Shores | 5,946 | $72,955 | $292,900 | $1,567 |
| Verandah | 1,900 | $120,962 | $643,300 | — |
| Buckingham | 4,311 | $112,568 | $431,100 | $2,196 |
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What is the median household income in Suncoast Estates, FL?
The median household income in Suncoast Estates is $38,503, 48% 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 Suncoast Estates?
The median home value in Suncoast Estates is $106,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Suncoast Estates?
The median gross rent in Suncoast Estates is $1,279 per month, about 47.3% of household income.
Is Suncoast Estates, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
What is the median age in Suncoast Estates?
The median age in Suncoast Estates is 41.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Suncoast Estates?
The average commute to work in Suncoast Estates is 29 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Suncoast Estates?
The unemployment rate in Suncoast Estates is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Suncoast Estates?
4.2% of adults in Suncoast Estates 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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