Cortez, FL

Florida · Manatee County · North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metro

Cortez is a small city in Florida with a population of 5,323. Residents earn $76,915 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

5,323 Population 2,387/sq mi density

$76,915 Median Income $54,507 per capita

$388,500 Home Value $732,132 Zillow

$1,912 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent

74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

164 Violent Crime/100K 1,066 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$76,915 median income, 4.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$388,500 home value, $1,912/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

164 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)

A+

Education

4.7 / 5.0

46.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $76,915

2% higher than US avg

Home Value $388,500

38% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 164/100K

57% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 46.4%

38% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,912

64% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.7%

4% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.5%

25% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.1%

35% lower than US avg

How Cortez Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,323

Median Age62.8 yrs

Density2,387/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans14.1%

Economy

Median Income$76,915

Per Capita$54,507

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty8.1%

County GDP$26,348M

Commute36 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$388,500

Rent$1,912

Ownership85.5%

Zillow$732,132

Housing Units3,859

Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

Violent164/100K

Property1,066/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%

Uninsured9.8%

Smoking12.0%

Depression20.4%

Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain49.1 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+46.4%

High School+97.5%

Graduate+14.5%

School Score5.40

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%

Commute36 min

Broadband88.8%

EV Stations4

Libraries7

Is Cortez a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cortez receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cortez offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cortez is $76,915, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cortez is $388,500, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,912 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Cortez is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,066 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 46.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cortez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cortez has a population of 5,323 with a density of 2,387 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 14.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 17.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,323

Total Population

2,387

People / sq mi

62.8yrs

Median Age

61% above US avg

2.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cortez vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.9%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.1%

77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cortez vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cortez is $76,915, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,507 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,170, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cortez vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,915
	2% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$54,507
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,170
IRS Avg AGI	$106,916
Gini Index	0.471 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.5%
	25% above US avg
Poverty Rate	8.1%
	35% below US avg
Establishments (County)	14,624
County GDP	$26,348M

Business (County)

Restaurants	773
Healthcare	1,127
Retail	1,394
Manufacturing	303

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,900
	154% above US avg
Cost of Living	103.40 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	35.8 min
Drive Alone	75.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cortez is $388,500, 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $732,132, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.6% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,912 (64% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,296 for a one-bedroom to $1,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. 85.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,859 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1976. The average annual property tax is $8,900 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 23.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$388,500
	38% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$732,132
Median List Price	$534,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$534,900
$/Sq Ft	$279
Homes Sold	4
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.6%
Price Drops	35.2%
Inventory	91

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,912
	64% above US avg
Rent Burden	23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,212
1 Bedroom	$1,296
2 Bedrooms	$1,526
3 Bedrooms	$1,971
4 Bedrooms	$2,261

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	85.5%
Owner-Occupied	85.5%
Renter-Occupied	14.5%
Housing Units	3,859
Median Year Built	1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,900
	154% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.29%

In Cortez, 30.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.3% of residents. 28.7% have high blood pressure. 12.0% are current smokers. 19.4% report binge drinking. 18.8% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.4% report depression. 17.4% experience frequent mental distress. 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,612. The dentist ratio is 1:1,696. 89.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Cortez vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.7%
	4% below US avg
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart Disease	5.3%
High Blood Pressure	28.7%
Asthma	9.4%
COPD	5.6%
Cancer	8.3%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.0%
	14% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.4%
Physical Inactivity	18.8%
Depression	20.4%
Mental Distress	17.4%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.7%
Uninsured	9.8%
	14% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,612
Dentists	1:1,696
Mental Health	1:766
Checkup Rate	75.5%
Dental Visits	63.6%
Premature Death	8,820/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.2/10
Exercise Access	89.0%
Healthcare Facilities	1,127

Cortez has a violent crime rate of 164 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,066 per 100,000, 46% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 64 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Cortez receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Cortez vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	163.9/100K
	57% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,065.6/100K
	46% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	64
Traffic Accidents	51
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Cortez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	74.1°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	2,387/sq mi
Coordinates	27.4677°N, 82.6687°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Manatee County County
Nearest Airport	Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"

29% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0386 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.90 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	54.8 / 100
Community Resilience	22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	No Rating
Lightning	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Milton	Category 4	10 km
2024	Helene	Category 4	201 km
2024	Debby	Category 1	155 km
2023	Idalia	Category 4	201 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	97 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	234 km
2021	Elsa	Category 1	110 km
2020	Eta	Category 1	222 km
2017	Irma	Category 3	76 km
2016	Matthew	Category 3	278 km
2016	Hermine	Category 1	269 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	277 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	199 km
2005	Katrina	Category 2	267 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	77 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	89 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	146 km
2000	Gordon	Category 1	126 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	250 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	295 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

716 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966	EF4	52 km	11
Apr 15, 1958	EF4	23 km	0
Oct 3, 1992	EF3	40 km	3
Mar 17, 1985	EF3	47 km	2
Jan 24, 1979	EF3	3 km	0
May 4, 1978	EF3	50 km	3
Oct 31, 1958	EF3	8 km	0
Oct 11, 2023	EF2	62 km	0
Dec 16, 2020	EF2	45 km	0
Oct 18, 2019	EF2	84 km	0
Jan 17, 2016	EF2	45 km	2
Jan 17, 2016	EF2	27 km	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	99 km	0
Jun 21, 2006	EF2	77 km	0
Dec 7, 1996	EF2	54 km	1
Apr 4, 1993	EF2	79 km	0
Oct 3, 1992	EF2	48 km	1
Jul 12, 1992	EF2	62 km	0
Feb 8, 1986	EF2	95 km	0
Dec 12, 1983	EF2	84 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,415 ac, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1999	UNNAMED	7,415	50 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,970	100 km
1991	UNNAMED	4,960	100 km
1999	UNNAMED	4,949	52 km
2004	UNNAMED	4,816	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,477	45 km
2004	UNNAMED	3,999	47 km
1992	UNNAMED	3,905	54 km
1992	UNNAMED	3,836	66 km
1989	UNNAMED	3,828	50 km
1985	UNNAMED	3,744	49 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,727	95 km
1985	UNNAMED	3,647	53 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,595	47 km
2004	UNNAMED	3,479	95 km
2012	UNNAMED	3,443	50 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,436	76 km
2017	RAINTREE BLVD	3,319	75 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,245	51 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,152	47 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in
February	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
March	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
April	71°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Driest
May	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	6.6 in
July	83°F (28°C)	7.2 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	8.9 in	Wettest
September	81°F (27°C)	7.4 in
October	76°F (24°C)	2.6 in
November	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
December	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in

Cortez has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (1.5").

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Cortez is located in Manatee County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61.4% of the vote, a 23.5-point margin. 88.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 1,127 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%

D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 23.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	64
Traffic Accidents	51
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	46.4%
	38% above US avg
High School+	97.5%
Graduate Degree+	14.5%
School Test Score	5.40

A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,387/sq mi
Total Area	2.2 sq mi
County	Manatee County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.8%
Avg Download Speed	142.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	16.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	1,127
Restaurants	773
Retail Stores	1,394

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	35.8 min
Drive Alone	75.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.1%

Average costs for common services in Cortez. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit	$362 ($207–$569)
Urgent Care Visit	$207 ($103–$362)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,275 ($827–$5,170)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling	$259 ($155–$414)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$310 ($155–$517)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$620 ($414–$1,034)
Battery Replacement	$207 ($103–$362)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair	$414 ($155–$827)
HVAC System Install	$7,238 ($4,136–$12,408)
Roof Repair	$1,034 ($414–$2,068)
Roof Replacement	$9,306 ($5,687–$15,510)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,551 ($517–$3,619)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,510 ($5,170–$31,020)
DUI Defense	$5,170 ($2,068–$10,340)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,551 ($827–$3,102)
Will Preparation	$517 ($207–$1,034)
Trust Preparation	$2,585 ($1,034–$5,170)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($78–$259)
Manicure	$26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$83 ($52–$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.24 ($3.10–$5.69)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.62 ($2.59–$5.17)
Loaf of Bread	$3.93 ($2.59–$5.69)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.65 ($3.10–$6.72)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.69 ($4.14–$7.76)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52–$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$207 ($78–$517)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,068 ($1,241–$3,619)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.27–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($16–$78)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,241 ($620–$2,585)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,034 ($517–$2,068)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$414 ($207–$724)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,034 ($414–$2,585)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,925 ($5,170–$31,020)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$310 ($155–$517)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$207 ($103–$414)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$953
Toddler	$801
Preschool	$714
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$693
Toddler	$671
Preschool	$650

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Manatee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	22,676	1,480	$41,172	1.58
Health Care & Social Assistance	19,199	1,424	$65,136	0.93
Accommodation & Food Services	16,214	913	$30,963	1.24
Construction	12,992	1,904	$68,080	1.72
Manufacturing	9,119	560	$73,859	0.77
Administrative & Waste Services	7,857	1,184	$53,774	0.93
Professional & Technical Services	6,624	2,137	$93,964	0.66
Other Services	5,574	1,059	$45,906	1.29
Wholesale Trade	4,855	599	$86,593	0.86
Arts & Entertainment	4,334	242	$61,791	1.79
Transportation & Warehousing	3,997	303	$54,766	0.66
Educational Services	3,570	158	$52,153	1.20
Real Estate	3,439	964	$60,463	1.54
Finance & Insurance	3,295	700	$143,783	0.56
Management of Companies	2,593	132	$103,880	1.07
Information & Technology	1,594	318	$103,430	0.59
Utilities	292	31	$117,148	0.53
Unclassified	188	318	$67,437	0.94

Radio Stations near Cortez

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
New Wave Radio	new wave	MP3 128 kbps
America's OTR - Gunsmoke	1950s, drama	MP3 128 kbps
Christian Life Radio	christian	MP3 128 kbps
Salsa One Radio	salsa	MP3 128 kbps
WJTB-DB Smooth Jazz	smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
WHPT 102.5 The Bone	dave mishkin, hot talk	AAC+ 49 kbps
WSMR Classical 89.1 FM	24/7, classical music	AAC 192 kbps
WUSF NPR	jazz, news	AAC+ 64 kbps
WMNF 88.5 Tampa Community Conscious	community radio, eclectic	MP3 128 kbps
WJIS The JOY FM	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
DOC Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
WWBA 820 AM	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
93.3 FLZ	top 40	AAC
WSMR Classical	—	AAC 192 kbps
98.7 The Shark	classic rock, the next generation of classic rock classic rock that really rocks	AAC+ 112 kbps
tampa 24/7 gospel -- your inspiration station	christian, christian-gospel	MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Cortez

17 national parks and monuments found near Cortez.

Park	Type	Fee
Alafia River State Park	State Park	Free
Caladesi Island State Park	State Park	Free
Cayo Costa State Park	State Park	Free
Colt Creek State Park	State Park	Free
De Soto National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Don Pedro Island State Park	State Park	Free
Gasparilla Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hillsborough River State Park	State Park	Free
Honeymoon Island State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Manatee State Park	State Park	Free
Little Manatee River State Park	State Park	Free
Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park	State Park	Free
Myakka River State Park	State Park	Free
Oscar Scherer State Park	State Park	Free
Stump Pass Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Ybor City Museum State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Cortez

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	4,051	$49,392
2015	4,043	$50,477
2017	4,332	$49,159
2019	4,377	$53,419
2021	5,365	$72,642
2023	5,323	$76,915

Museums in Cortez

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SELBY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9413597563	$73,460,825
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9413665731	$4,259,270
SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		8137464132	$4,209,199
SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	201 10TH ST W	9417464131	$4,209,199
JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		9413595700	$1,939,130
SUNCOAST AQUATIC NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATES	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9414007333	$1,306,594
RESURRECTION HOUSE	ART MUSEUM		9413653759	$916,668
BIG CAT HABITAT GULF COAST SANCTUARY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	7101 PALMER BLVD	9413716377	$669,879
ART CENTER SARASOTA	ART MUSEUM		9413652032	$535,431
SARASOTA ARTS ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		9413652032	$535,431
HERNANDEZ DSOTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417471998	$458,853
FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	12210 83RD STREET EAST	9417760906	$420,274
MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417414075	$107,181
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SALTWATER HERITAGE	HISTORY MUSEUM		9417086121	$103,302
ART SUNTAN CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7273673818	$79,514
SARASOTA MODEL RAILROAD CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM	6730 15TH ST EAST UNIT A		$64,231
VIDEO ARCHIVES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9413657052	$53,001
REFLECTIONS OF MANATEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417462035	$49,748
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1260 12TH STREET	9413649076	$47,690
SYRACUSE AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$230
ANNA MARIA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	402 PINE AVE	9417780492
BISHOP PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	201 10TH STREET WEST
CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CORTEZ VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DE SOTO NATIONAL MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417920458
FAMILY HERITAGE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417525319
FINE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9417525225
GAMBLE PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8137234536
GRAHAMS TURNER MUSEUM AND ART FUND	ART MUSEUM
GULF BEACHES HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7275521610
HISTOREUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9417229990
HISTORIC AIRCRAFT SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		9413788837
MANATEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1015 6TH STREET WEST	9417212034
MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417484501
MARIETTA MUSEUM OF ART & WHIMSY	ART MUSEUM		9413643399
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	1600 KEN THOMPSON PARKWAY	9413884441
MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART	GENERAL MUSEUM		9419547117
OLD BRADEN RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417392281
PALMETTO HISTORICAL COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	515 10TH AVENUE WEST	9417234991
PALMETTO HISTORICAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9417234991
PARKER MANATEE AQUARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	201 10TH STREET WEST
SAINT PETERSBURG PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7278247802
SARASOTA ALLIANCE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9413889896
SARASOTA CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9413556228
SELBY GALLERY RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN	ART MUSEUM		9413597563
SERVICE LEAGUE OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	201 10TH ST W	9417464131
TURNER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Cortez

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES	1660 RINGLING BLVD.	0.0	1,932,557
MANATEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM	1301 BARCARROTA BLVD., WEST	0.0	932,019

Farmers Markets in Cortez

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bradenton Farmers' Market	300 Old Main Street	10/01/2016 to 05/27/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Central Sarasota Farmers Market	4748 S Beneva Road	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market	Lakewood Ranch on Main Street
Palma Sola Farmers Market	1401 99th St. NW	01/01/2013 to 05/26/2013	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Phillippi Farmhouse Market	5500 South Tamiami Trail	10/01/2012 to 04/30/2014	Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market		01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes

Breweries in Cortez

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
As Good As It Gets	Other Food & Drink, Shopping, Specialty & Gift Shops, More, Food & Drink, Gift & Specialty Shops, Br	49 Palm Ave	19413731839
Big Top Brewing	Brewery and Distillery	6111 Porter Way	8005902448	Visit
Darwin Brewing Co.	Brewery	803 17th Ave W		Visit
Jdub's Brewing Company	Brewery	1215 Mango Ave	19419552739, 9419552739	Visit
Scalawags	Sarasota, Cocktail Lounges, FL, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bar	1112 Whitfield Ave	9417567397	Visit

Cell Towers in Cortez

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
900 33RD STREET WEST (119571)	GTOWER	186
2148 26TH AVE E	TOWER	152
(Sarasota South) 4748 BENEVA RD	LTOWER	94
8210 LINGER LODGE RD (7540)	LTOWER	75
10615 CARTER RD (7539)	LTOWER	73
8303 COOPER CREEK BLVD (122627)	MTOWER	66
4646 Valroy Road (75924)	LTOWER	63
3201 VALROY RD (75952)	LTOWER	61
12415 US HIGHWAY 301 NORTH (74493)	MTOWER	61
10350 Cortez Road (74495)	MTOWER	51
6500 Manatee Avenue (79223)	MTOWER	50
5910 Marina Drive (7541)	MTOWER	49
5204 S LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD (74516)	MTOWER	48
8437 ALABAMA STREET (7535)	LTOWER	43
4455 66th Street West (7534)	MTOWER	41
(Beneva) 581 School Avenue	MTOWER	39
(Stephens Point) 463' E OF 25 COURT E & 360' S OF 81ST PLACE E	MTOWER	39
5840 26TH Street West (15307)	MTOWER	38
(Cortez) 8500 W 44TH AVE .2 MI W OF 82ND ST	LTOWER	37
115 1ST AVENUE (7520)	MTOWER	24

Bridges in Cortez

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2000	440	18,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2000	161	17,600	G
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	61	1,387	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1950	30	957	F

Amtrak Stations in Cortez

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Bradenton-Ellenton, FL	8100 FL-64	BUS
Sarasota, FL	5600 Fruitville Road	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Cortez

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ESTECH GENERAL CHEMICALS	410 CORTEZ ROAD WEST	MANATEE
PINEY POINT PHOSPHATES INC	13300 US HWY 41 N	MANATEE
PINEY POINT PHOSPHATES INC	13300 US HWY 41 N	MANATEE
TROPICANA MANUFACTURING CO INC	1001 13TH AVE. E.	MANATEE

Airports Near Cortez

33 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport	SRQ	Large Airport
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport	PIE	Large Airport
Tampa International Airport	TPA	Large Airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport	LAL	Medium Airport
MacDill Air Force Base	MCF	Medium Airport
Punta Gorda Airport	PGD	Medium Airport
Airport Manatee Airport	—	Small Airport
Albert Whitted Airport	SPG	Small Airport
Bald Eagle Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Blackwater Creek Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bright Hour Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Buchan Airport	—	Small Airport
Carlton Ranch-Sidell Airport	—	Small Airport
Clearwater Air Park	CLW	Small Airport
Coral Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Duette Training Facility Airport	—	Small Airport
Geraci Airpark	—	Small Airport
Green Swamp Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Gyro Town Usa STOLport	—	Small Airport
Hidden River Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Suzy Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis Airport	—	Small Airport
Midway Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Paradise Field	—	Small Airport
Peter O Knight Airport	TPF	Small Airport
Plant City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Schwartz Farms Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
South Lakeland Airport	—	Small Airport
Stanchester Airport	—	Small Airport
Tampa Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Thomson Airfield	—	Small Airport
Venice Municipal Airport	VNC	Small Airport
Wimauma Air Park	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Cortez

25 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Bradenton Beach Police Department	403 Highland Avenue
Bradenton Police Department	100 10th Street West
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Holmes Beach Police Department
Longboat Key Police Department
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Manatee County Sheriff's Office - Anna Maria Substation
Manatee County Sheriff's Office District 1
Manatee County Sheriff's Office District 2
Manatee County Sheriff's Office District 3
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Operation Center	600 301 Boulevard West
New College of Florida Police Department
Palmetto Police Department
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Warrants and North County Jail
Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department
Sarasota Police Department Community Policing Station
Sarasota Police Department Community Policing Station
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Victims Services Center
Sarasota School Police Department

Grocery Stores in Cortez

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven Store #41371B 41371B	Convenience Store	8510 Cortez Rd W
Dollar General 19623	Other	8710 Cortez Rd W
Fair Mart	Convenience Store	7024 Cortez Rd W
WINN DIXIE 656	Supermarket	7400 44th Ave W

Treatment Centers in Cortez

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centerstone	Both	941-782-4800 x4203
Centerstone Behavioral Hospital and - Addiction Center	Substance Abuse	941-782-4150
Centerstone of Florida - Sawyer Road	Substance Abuse	941-782-4150
Clean Recovery Centers	Both	813-669-7010
Florida Center for Early Childhood	Mental Health	941-371-8820
Groups Recover Together	Substance Abuse	888-858-1723
Operation PAR Inc - Medication Assisted Patient Services	Substance Abuse	888-727-6398
Operation PAR Inc - Medication Assisted Patient Services	Substance Abuse	888-727-6398
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center	Mental Health	941-792-2222
Prodigal Daughters Journey Home	Both	941-351-0652
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center	Both	941-251-5000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cortez

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CORTEZ CHURCH OF CHRIST INC	PO BOX 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cortez

What is the population of Cortez?

Cortez has a population of 5,323 residents and is located in Florida. The population density is 2,387 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Cortez expensive to live in?

Cortez has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $76,915, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $388,500 (38% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,912 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Cortez safe?

Cortez is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 164 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,066 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Cortez receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cortez?

Cortez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Cortez?

Cortez has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,170. There are 14,624 business establishments in the area, including 773 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cortez?

The median home value in Cortez is $388,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $732,132. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,912. Fair market rent is $1,296 for a 1-bedroom and $1,526 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 85.5%. The average annual property tax is $8,900.

How are the schools in Cortez?

Schools in Cortez score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 46.4% of adults in Cortez hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Cortez?

The obesity rate in Cortez is 30.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.0% of adults are smokers. 18.8% are physically inactive. 20.4% of residents report depression. 9.8% lack health insurance. 89.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,612.

What is transportation like in Cortez?

The average commute in Cortez is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cortez?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cortez is 94.6% White, 2.3% Black or African American. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 14.1% of the population are military veterans. 17.4% of residents have a disability. 93.7% have health insurance coverage.

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