Cortez, FL

Florida · Metropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
5,323 Population
$76,915 Median Income
$388,500 Home Value
$1,912 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
62.8 yrs Median Age
46.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.0
Economy
3.8
Affordability
4.7
Education

People

Population5,323
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density2,387/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94.6%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$76,915
Per Capita Income$54,507
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty Rate8.1%
County GDP$26,348M

Housing

3.8/5
Home Value (Census)$388,500
Zillow Value$732,132
Median Rent$1,912
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Depression20.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Jan / Jul62° / 83°
Rain49 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

4.7/5
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+97.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Work From Home11.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Cortez Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$76,915
Home Value$388,500
Median Rent$1,912
Poverty Rate8.1%
Bachelor's Degree+46.4%
Unemployment4.5%
Avg Temperature74.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,323
Population Density2,387 per sq mi
Median Age62.8 years
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.6% Black 2.3% Hispanic 0.1% Other 3%
White94.6%
Black or African American2.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.0%

Language

English Only96.9%
Spanish Speakers3.1%
English 96.9% Spanish 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.4%
Health Insurance93.7%

Income

2% above avg
Median Household Income$76,915
Per Capita Income$54,507
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,170
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$106,916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Poverty Rate8.1%
Total Establishments (County)14,624
County GDP$26,348M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation773
Healthcare Facilities1,127
Retail Stores1,394
Manufacturing303
Total Establishments14,624

Industry Mix

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

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$106,916
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,900

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time35.8 min
Work From Home11.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

38% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$388,500
Zillow Home Value Index$732,132

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$534,900
Price Per Sq Ft$279
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops35.2%
Active Inventory91

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied85.5%

Rental Costs

64% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,912

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,900
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.29%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.7%
Regular Checkup75.5%
Premature Death Rate8,820 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access89.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,127
Restaurants (County)773

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)64

Temperature

62°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average74.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density2,387 per sq mi
Latitude27.4677°
Longitude-82.6687°
County FIPS12081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 37.9%

Republican +23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.4%
High School+97.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,387 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)64

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