Living in Treasure Island, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Treasure Island · Census data 2020–2024
Treasure Island has 6,553 residents with a median age of 62.7. The median household income is $87,107 (17% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $621,600, the median rent is $1,631/month.
Treasure Island at a glance
- Population
- 6,553
- Median age
- 62.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $87,107State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $621,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,631/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Treasure Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Treasure Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Treasure Island the median home value is $621,600, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,631 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,837 a month in housing costs.
Treasure Island median household income
The median household income in Treasure Island is $87,107 and the income per person is $82,911. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Treasure Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,192
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 37.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.70
37.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Treasure Island has many vacation and second homes.
Treasure Island demographics
- Population
- 6,553
- Median age
- 62.7
- Under 18
- 3.5%
- 65 and older
- 43.4%
- Households
- 3,853
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Treasure Island ›
Education in Treasure Island
49.9% of adults 25 and older in Treasure Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Treasure Island
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 36.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Treasure Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
| South Pasadena | 5,320 | $53,075 | $350,200 | $1,792 |
| Bear Creek | 2,179 | $66,923 | $373,100 | $1,788 |
| Madeira Beach | 3,953 | $75,781 | $722,800 | $2,326 |
| Bay Pines | 2,519 | $68,214 | $287,000 | $1,185 |
| St. Pete Beach | 8,805 | $114,583 | $675,700 | $1,811 |
| Gulfport | 11,734 | $71,203 | $366,200 | $1,555 |
| Redington Beach | 1,271 | $104,803 | $842,200 | $2,938 |
| West Lealman | 14,944 | $51,589 | $169,100 | $1,302 |
More for people moving to Treasure Island
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What is the median household income in Treasure Island, FL?
The median household income in Treasure Island is $87,107, 17% 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 Treasure Island?
The median home value in Treasure Island is $621,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Treasure Island?
The median gross rent in Treasure Island is $1,631 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Treasure Island, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Treasure Island?
The median age in Treasure Island is 62.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Treasure Island?
The average commute to work in Treasure Island is 32 minutes; 36.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Treasure Island?
The unemployment rate in Treasure Island is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Treasure Island?
49.9% of adults in Treasure Island 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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