Living in West Samoset, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Samoset · Census data 2020–2024
West Samoset has 7,429 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $54,352 (27% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $212,800, the median rent is $1,407/month.
West Samoset at a glance
- Population
- 7,429
- Median age
- 32.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $54,352State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $212,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,407/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Samoset a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in West Samoset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Samoset the median home value is $212,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,407 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,600 a month in housing costs.
West Samoset median household income
The median household income in West Samoset is $54,352 and the income per person is $21,079. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Samoset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,600
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.36
West Samoset demographics
- Population
- 7,429
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 2,170
- Foreign-born
- 27.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Samoset ›
Education in West Samoset
11.3% of adults 25 and older in West Samoset have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Samoset
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
West Samoset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | $62,621 | $313,400 | $1,366 |
| Ellenton | 5,133 | $71,402 | $281,400 | $1,729 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| Whitfield | 4,261 | $98,348 | $470,500 | $2,113 |
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What is the median household income in West Samoset, FL?
The median household income in West Samoset is $54,352, 27% 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 West Samoset?
The median home value in West Samoset is $212,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Samoset?
The median gross rent in West Samoset is $1,407 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is West Samoset, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in West Samoset?
The median age in West Samoset is 32.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Samoset?
The average commute to work in West Samoset is 25 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Samoset?
The unemployment rate in West Samoset is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Samoset?
11.3% of adults in West Samoset 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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