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Berkshire Lakes, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Collier County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,493 Population 3,777/sq mi density
$74,250 Median Income $47,234 per capita
$323,300 Home Value $548,175 Zillow
$2,192 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 2,604 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$323,300 home value, $2,192/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Berkshire Lakes, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,250
1% below
$47,234 per capita
Home Value
$323,300
15% above
Zillow: $548,175
Median Rent
$2,192/mo
88% above
44.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
2,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
20% above
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Berkshire Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Berkshire Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
115%
Rent
188%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berkshire Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berkshire Lakes residents earn a median household income of $74,250 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Berkshire Lakes is $323,300 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,175. Median rent is $2,192/month, with 44.0% 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 1995.

Safety & Crime

Berkshire Lakes 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

40.6% of adults in Berkshire Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berkshire Lakes has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,493
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density3,777/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,250
Per Capita$47,234
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$36,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A
Home Value$323,300
Rent$2,192
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$548,175
Housing Units1,456
Rent Burden44.0%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property2,604/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation11 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations85
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Berkshire Lakes was built in 1995.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.531 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% 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.