At a Glance
Median Income
$75,163
$45,958 per capita
Home Value
$371,400
Zillow: $300,585
Median Rent
$1,987/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
13.2% smoking rate
How Everglades Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Everglades's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Everglades a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Everglades residents earn a median household income of $75,163 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,958. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,008 business establishments, including 591 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Everglades is $371,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,585. Median rent is $1,987/month, with 34.2% 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 1992.
Education
32.8% of adults in Everglades hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Everglades has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,163
Per Capita$45,958
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
B+
Home Value$371,400
Rent$1,987
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$300,585
Housing Units314
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Everglades was founded in 1892.
The median home in Everglades was built in 1992.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 591 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.