At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$26,097 per capita
Home Value
$332,700
Zillow: $408,978
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.0% smoking rate
How Desoto Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Desoto Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Desoto Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Desoto Lakes residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,097. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% 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 Lakes is $332,700 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 27.2% 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 1974.
Education
15.4% of adults in Desoto Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Desoto Lakes has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,193
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density5,349/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born26.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$26,097
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A
Home Value$332,700
Rent$1,625
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units704
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Desoto Lakes was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
26.6% 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.