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Desoto Lakes, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Manatee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,193
Population
5,349/sq mi density
$72,083
Median Income
$26,097 per capita
$332,700
Home Value
$408,978 Zillow
$1,625
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
666
Violent Crime/100K
4,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$332,700 home value, $1,625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$332,700
18% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
40% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
704
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$332,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$408,978
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median List Price
$349,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.3%
Owner-Occupied
28.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,526/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,971/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,261/mo
Census median rent:
$1,625/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
6 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $332,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,978 |
| Median Sale Price | $305,000 |
| Median List Price | $349,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $210 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,625 |
| FMR Studio | $1,212 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,296 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,526 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,971 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,261 |
Market
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $210 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 704 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |