At a Glance
Median Income
$95,179
$33,668 per capita
Home Value
$405,600
Zillow: $275,558
Median Rent
$2,552/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
2,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ave Maria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ave Maria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ave Maria a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ave Maria residents earn a median household income of $95,179 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,668. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,444 business establishments, including 951 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ave Maria is $405,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,558. Median rent is $2,552/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2014.
Safety & Crime
Ave Maria reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,604/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Ave Maria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ave Maria has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,826
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,179
Per Capita$33,668
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$36,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A
Home Value$405,600
Rent$2,552
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$275,558
Housing Units2,306
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property2,604/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Ave Maria was founded in 2007.
The median home in Ave Maria was built in 2014.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.531 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 951 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.