At a Glance
Median Income
$68,829
$50,593 per capita
Home Value
$328,700
Zillow: $374,853
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Bokeelia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bokeelia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bokeelia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bokeelia residents earn a median household income of $68,829 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,593. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,918 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bokeelia is $328,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,853. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 41.7% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Bokeelia reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,939/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Bokeelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bokeelia has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,136
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,829
Per Capita$50,593
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
B+
Home Value$328,700
Rent$1,116
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$374,853
Housing Units1,523
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,939/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bokeelia was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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