At a Glance
Median Income
$77,102
$43,773 per capita
Home Value
$502,800
Zillow: $408,978
Violent Crime
666/100K
4,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Desoto Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Desoto Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Desoto Acres a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Desoto Acres residents earn a median household income of $77,102 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,773. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Desoto Acres is $502,800 , 78% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Desoto Acres reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,731/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Desoto Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Desoto Acres has 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population770
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,102
Per Capita$43,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
C+
Home Value$502,800
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units267
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent666/100K
Property4,731/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation37 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Desoto Acres was built in 1969.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.