Living in The Meadows, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Meadows · Census data 2020–2024
The Meadows has 5,492 residents with a median age of 72.8. The median household income is $69,774 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $382,400, the median rent is $1,740/month.
The Meadows at a glance
- Population
- 5,492
- Median age
- 72.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $69,774State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $382,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,740/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is The Meadows a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in The Meadows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Meadows the median home value is $382,400, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,740 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,718 a month in housing costs.
The Meadows median household income
The median household income in The Meadows is $69,774 and the income per person is $79,014. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in The Meadows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,034
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.63
The Meadows demographics
- Population
- 5,492
- Median age
- 72.8
- Under 18
- 3.1%
- 65 and older
- 70.3%
- Households
- 3,260
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Meadows ›
Education in The Meadows
52.7% of adults 25 and older in The Meadows have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Meadows
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
The Meadows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows | 5,492 | $69,774 | $382,400 | $1,740 |
| Kensington Park | 3,916 | $90,000 | $328,600 | $972 |
| Desoto Lakes | 1,735 | $76,417 | $357,700 | $1,468 |
| Fruitville | 15,172 | $82,246 | $412,500 | $1,977 |
| North Sarasota | 2,824 | $85,179 | $241,600 | $2,076 |
| Desoto Acres | 641 | $120,982 | $585,800 | — |
| Pinecraft | 305 | $36,160 | $354,000 | $640 |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,611 | $95,688 | $349,100 | $2,137 |
| Southgate | 5,772 | $80,133 | $422,000 | $1,671 |
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What is the median household income in The Meadows, FL?
The median household income in The Meadows is $69,774, 6% 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 The Meadows?
The median home value in The Meadows is $382,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in The Meadows?
The median gross rent in The Meadows is $1,740 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is The Meadows, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in The Meadows?
The median age in The Meadows is 72.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in The Meadows?
The average commute to work in The Meadows is 23 minutes; 32.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Meadows?
The unemployment rate in The Meadows is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Meadows?
52.7% of adults in The Meadows 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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