At a Glance
Violent Crime
71/100K
1,524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Captiva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Captiva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Captiva a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Captiva reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,524/100K.
Education
48.2% of adults in Captiva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Captiva has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$34,184
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,221,415
Housing Units1,340
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property1,524/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Captiva was built in 1985.
70.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% 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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