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Golden Gate, FL

Florida · Collier County · Naples-Marco Island Metro

Golden Gate is a small city in Florida with a population of 28,767. Residents earn $64,767 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,767 Population 7,357/sq mi density
$64,767 Median Income $25,843 per capita
$365,400 Home Value $548,175 Zillow
$1,641 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 2,604 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,767 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$365,400 home value, $1,641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,767
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $365,400
30% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 77/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,641
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How Golden Gate Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population28,767
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density7,357/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 33%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,767
Per Capita$25,843
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$36,077M
Commute23 min

Housing

B
Home Value$365,400
Rent$1,641
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$548,175
Housing Units8,971
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property2,604/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Uninsured30.1%
Smoking14.1%
Depression15.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain61.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation12 ft (4 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.3%
EV Stations85
Libraries10

Is Golden Gate a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Golden Gate receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Golden Gate has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Golden Gate is $64,767, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Golden Gate is $365,400, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Golden Gate is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,604 per 100,000, 33% above the national average.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Golden Gate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Golden Gate has a population of 28,767 with a density of 7,357 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (32.7%), with 3.4% Hispanic, 15.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 28.8% of residents, while 71.2% speak Spanish. 2.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 76.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

28,767
Total Population
7,357
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Golden Gate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 28.8%
63% below US avg
Spanish 71.2%
431% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Golden Gate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Golden Gate is $64,767, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,843 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,308. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 18,444 business establishments, including 951 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Golden Gate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,767
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,843
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$231,960
Gini Index0.531 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,444
County GDP$36,077M

Business (County)

Restaurants951
Healthcare1,346
Retail1,506
Manufacturing224

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$16,576
374% above US avg
Cost of Living103.40 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone71.7%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Golden Gate is $365,400, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $548,175, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 94.3% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,641 (41% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,296 for a one-bedroom to $1,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. 54.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,971 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1986. The average annual property tax is $16,576 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 38.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,400
30% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$548,175
Median List Price$510,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$510,000
$/Sq Ft$271
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio94.3%
Price Drops21.6%
Inventory37

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,641
41% above US avg
Rent Burden38.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.4%
Owner-Occupied54.4%
Renter-Occupied45.6%
Housing Units8,971
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$16,576
374% above US avg
Effective Rate4.54%
In Golden Gate, 33.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 31.6% have high blood pressure. 14.1% are current smokers. 14.8% report binge drinking. 32.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 15.4% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 17.5% experience frequent mental distress. 30.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,218. The dentist ratio is 1:1,427. 91.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-23)

PM2.5
2.2
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
3.0
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
1.5
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
55.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.2
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
156.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Golden Gate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma8.9%
COPD6.0%
Cancer5.7%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity32.4%
Depression15.4%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress15.6%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.6%
Uninsured30.1%
250% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,218
Dentists1:1,427
Mental Health1:810
Checkup Rate72.6%
Dental Visits50.4%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access91.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,346
Golden Gate has a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,604 per 100,000, 33% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 42 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Golden Gate receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Golden Gate vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent77.0/100K
80% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property2,603.6/100K
33% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Golden Gate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 12 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12 ft (4 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density7,357/sq mi
Coordinates26.1836°N, 81.7037°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCollier County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Florida International (RSW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0371 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 159 km
2022 Ian Category 5 75 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 210 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 156 km
2020 Eta Category 1 224 km
2017 Irma Category 4 2 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 255 km
2005 Rita Category 4 248 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 267 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 32 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 96 km
2004 Charley Category 4 68 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 158 km
2004 Frances Category 2 165 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 277 km
1999 Irene Category 1 104 km
1998 Georges Category 2 188 km
1995 Erin Category 1 194 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 67 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

307 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 fatalities, 85 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 41 km 0
Jan 16, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Jan 9, 2016 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 4, 1993 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 23, 1989 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 9, 1986 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 17, 1982 EF2 63 km 1
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF2 46 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF2 13 km 0
Nov 9, 1968 EF2 10 km 2
Feb 23, 1965 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 23, 1964 EF2 55 km 0
Nov 10, 1963 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUZZARD (61,663 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 70 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 94 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 94 km
2018 116TH AVE SE (11) 29,269 22 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 89 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 99 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 61 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 90 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 96 km
2001 BEARISLAND 24,213 51 km
2014 L 4 CUTOUT 23,068 90 km
2017 COWBELL 21,781 67 km
2024 BCP KIRBY D RX 0405 20,790 65 km
2009 DEEP FIRE 20,073 40 km
2013 HUCKABEE 19,723 41 km
2015 ELLISON 19,387 62 km
2017 IPP 17 TRT 2 AIRPLANE RXS 19,112 50 km
1989 UNNAMED 19,103 99 km
2019 SOUTH 41 TREATMENT 1 FY19 (KIRBY RX) 16,981 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest

Golden Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.6").

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Golden Gate is located in Collier County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61% below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.2% of the vote, a 33.1-point margin. 92.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 85 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 1,346 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 33.2%

Winner: Republican by 33.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+79.0%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.82
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density7,357/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi
CountyCollier County County

Services

Broadband Access92.3%
Avg Download Speed154.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed37.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations85
Alt Fuel Stations89
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,346
Restaurants951
Retail Stores1,506

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone71.7%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home7.3%
Average costs for common services in Golden Gate. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit $362 ($207–$569)
Urgent Care Visit $207 ($103–$362)
Emergency Room Visit $2,275 ($827–$5,170)
Dental Cleaning $134 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling $259 ($155–$414)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement $310 ($155–$517)
Tire Rotation $41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $620 ($414–$1,034)
Battery Replacement $207 ($103–$362)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour) $93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair $414 ($155–$827)
HVAC System Install $7,238 ($4,136–$12,408)
Roof Repair $1,034 ($414–$2,068)
Roof Replacement $9,306 ($5,687–$15,510)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,551 ($517–$3,619)
Divorce (Contested) $15,510 ($5,170–$31,020)
DUI Defense $5,170 ($2,068–$10,340)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,551 ($827–$3,102)
Will Preparation $517 ($207–$1,034)
Trust Preparation $2,585 ($1,034–$5,170)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full) $155 ($78–$259)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$134)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.24 ($3.10–$5.69)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.62 ($2.59–$5.17)
Loaf of Bread $3.93 ($2.59–$5.69)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.65 ($3.10–$6.72)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.69 ($4.14–$7.76)
Rice (per lb) $1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly) $72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly) $88 ($52–$155)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $207 ($78–$517)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,068 ($1,241–$3,619)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.27–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $103 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,241 ($620–$2,585)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,034 ($517–$2,068)
After-School Care (Monthly) $414 ($207–$724)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,034 ($414–$2,585)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,925 ($5,170–$31,020)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $103 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming $62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $310 ($155–$517)
Cat Spay/Neuter $207 ($103–$414)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$975
Toddler$844
Preschool$805
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$758
Toddler$650
Preschool$628
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Collier County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 24,150 1,598 $70,288 0.98
Accommodation & Food Services 24,099 1,111 $38,345 1.54
Retail Trade 22,666 1,618 $47,306 1.32
Construction 20,703 2,656 $67,737 2.30
Administrative & Waste Services 11,563 1,666 $55,351 1.14
Professional & Technical Services 8,126 2,684 $111,101 0.68
Arts & Entertainment 8,097 314 $54,302 2.80
Other Services 7,540 1,449 $50,563 1.46
Manufacturing 5,638 422 $75,612 0.40
Wholesale Trade 5,436 572 $125,244 0.80
Real Estate 4,945 1,634 $69,059 1.85
Finance & Insurance 4,816 988 $211,777 0.69
Transportation & Warehousing 2,898 342 $73,169 0.40
Educational Services 2,624 198 $50,111 0.74
Agriculture & Forestry 2,429 100 $40,530 1.75
Information & Technology 1,302 286 $106,980 0.40
Management of Companies 531 205 $228,294 0.18
Unclassified 274 476 $75,638 1.14
Utilities 208 34 $111,059 0.32
Mining & Oil/Gas 41 12 $85,938 0.06

Radio Stations near Golden Gate

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
101 SMOOTH JAZZ MELLOW MIX easy listening, mellow MP3 128 kbps
K-Star Talk Radio Network conservative talk, conspiracy theories MP3 128 kbps
99.9 Gator Country country AAC+ 64 kbps
Kingdom Star Radio bible, conservative talk MP3 128 kbps
Patriot Radio Classics conspiracy, conspiracy theories MP3

Campgrounds Near Golden Gate

2 campgrounds found near Golden Gate.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Burns Lake Campground 4.4/5 14 $24
Gator Head Campground 4.0/5 9 $10

National Parks Near Golden Gate

9 national parks and monuments found near Golden Gate.

ParkTypeFee
Big Cypress National Preserve National Preserve Free
Cayo Costa State Park State Park Free
Collier-Seminole State Park State Park Free
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park State Park Free
Don Pedro Island State Park State Park Free
Everglades National Park National Park $35
Gasparilla Island State Park State Park Free
Oscar Scherer State Park State Park Free
Stump Pass Beach State Park State Park Free

Museums in Golden Gate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FALCIGLIA ART GALLERYART MUSEUM$39,935,468
PHILADELPHIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERIESGENERAL MUSEUM2395971111$21,878,914
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER2396437275$8,031,686
CONSERVANCY NAPLES NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER2392620304$5,799,939
NAPLES ZOOZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION2392625409$4,002,971
GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLESCHILDREN'S MUSEUM2395140084$2,007,512
NAPLES ART ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM585 PARK ST2392626517$1,000,387
VON LIEBIG ART CENTERART MUSEUM2392626517$1,000,387
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM4784771110$689,127
MARCO ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2396421440$502,850
MARCO ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION180 S HEATHWOOD DR2393896447$502,850
COLLIER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION�137 12TH AVENUE SOUTH2392618164$429,373
ROOKERY BAYARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER300 TOWER ROAD2395305971$289,478
NAPLES BACKYARD HISTORYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1170 THIRD STREET SOUTH SUITE 1112397742978$65,328
COLLIER COUNTY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2397748476$13,711
BONITA SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION27142 S RIVERSIDE DRIVE2399926997
COLLIER COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2397938393
COLLIER COUNTY HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DELTA MIKE AIRFIELDSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETYARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER2395977222
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDAHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MIHS MUSEUM FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM2393896447
NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENSZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION1590 GOODLETTE-FRANK ROAD
ROOKERY BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
SOUTHWEST HERITAGEHISTORIC PRESERVATION2392621776
TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM OF NAPLESGENERAL MUSEUM9415982711

Libraries in Golden Gate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY2385 ORANGE BLOSSOM DRIVE0.01,297,747

Farmers Markets in Golden Gate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bonita Springs Farmers Market26795 South Bay Drive10/01/2016 to 04/29/2017Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Bonita Springs Lions Club Downtown Farmers Market27300 Old 41 Road10/16/2013 to 05/14/2014Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Coconut Point Farmers Market23106 Fashion Drive10/06/2016 to 04/27/2017Thu: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Collier County Government Complex Farmers Market3315 Tamiami Trail East01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Fri: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Community Congregational Farmers Market15300 Tamiami Trail N10/08/2016 to 04/29/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Marco Island Farmers MarketElkcam Circle and Park AvenueNovember to AprilWed:7:30 AM - 1:30 PM;Visit
Ole @ Lely Resort Green Market8020 Grand Lely Dr.Visit
Rodes Farmers Market3756 Bonita Beach Road SW04/24/2016 to 08/28/2016Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;
St. John Farmers Market625 111th Ave N10/07/2016 to 04/28/2017Fri: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
SW Florida MarketsVisit
The Market at 6000 Goodlette6000 Goodlette RoadVisit
Third Street South Farmers Market255 13th Avenue South01/04/2014 to 12/27/2014Sat: 7:30 AM-11:30 AM;YesVisit
Vanderbilt Farmers MarketGalleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt06/08/2019 to 11/02/2019Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Golden Gate

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn & Executive Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites Naples
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Southwest Florida
Holiday Inn Express Naples South - I-75
La Quinta Inn & Suites Naples East
SpringHill Suites Naples
WoodSpring Suites

Restaurants in Golden Gate

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aji Limon Peruvian Kitchen
Chili's
Country House Restaurant
Cracker Barrel
Crackling Jack's
Golden Grove Kitchen
Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
Kingbar Restaurant & Lounge
La Rancherita
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Nana's Southern Food with Attitude
New Level's Bar & Grill
Otro Nivel Restaurant & Bar
Pizza Hut
Restaurante Latinoamerica
Saw Grass Grill
Señor Tequila's Mexican Grill
Taqueria Jalisco
Taqueria Mexicana
Waffle House
World Bakery & Cafeteria

Zoos in Golden Gate

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shy Wolf Sanctuary

Clinics in Golden Gate

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amazon Clinic
Clinica Hispana
MD Now Urgent Care

Dentists in Golden Gate

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charming Smiles Dental
Dr. Blanco, DMD
Young n' Royal Children's Dentistry

Veterinaries in Golden Gate

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naples Cat Alliance
Pine Gate Veterinary Center

Gas Stations in Golden Gate

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
7-Eleven
Circle K
Marathon
Mobil
Mobil
Shell
Speedway
Sunoco

Banks in Golden Gate

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America
Bank of America
Fifth Third Bank
Wells Fargo

Gyms in Golden Gate

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness
Spinners

Golf Courses in Golden Gate

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forest Glen Golf & Country Club
Hideout Golf Club
Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort

Breweries in Golden Gate

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Corkscrew Winery & The Wine Shoppe Co.Brewers, Wineries21401 Corkscrew Village Ln
East Trail TavernBar Fixtures, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants11397 Tamiami Trl E2394176690
Marco Island BreweryBrewery, Pub1089 N Collier Blvd
Momentum BrewhouseBrewers9786 S E Bonita Beach Rd 12399083572
Naples Beach BreweryFood & Drink, Brewery, Breweries4110 Enterprise Ave2393048795Visit
Riptide Brewing CompanyBrewery Old Naples987 3rd Ave N2392286533Visit
Stone & WoodBreweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Bars, Seafood, Naples, FL, Restaurants7935 Airport Pulling Rd N2395930001Visit
The Village Shops On Venetian BayCafes, Coffee & Tea Shops, Shopping Centers & Malls, Wine & Distilled Beverages Retail, Brewer Equip4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N

Cell Towers in Golden Gate

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
21190 CARTER ROAD (6834)GTOWER373
21190 CARTER ROAD (6834)GTOWER373
21190 CARTER ROAD (6834)GTOWER373
(Alpine Broadcasting Site) 1753 BENTON ROADTOWER312
12801 Tower Road (88190)GTOWER123
12801 Tower Road (88190)GTOWER123
(Shirley Tower) 5651 SHIRLEY STTOWER90
28950 OLD 41 SE (70518)GTOWER85
28950 OLD 41 SE (70518)GTOWER85
28950 OLD 41 ROAD SOUTHEAST (70518)GTOWER85
(Media One Rookery site)301 TOWER RDTOWER77
(Remuda site) 12727 UNION RDTOWER68
One Lely High School Blvd.TOWER60
2370 KIRKWOOD AVE (6745)LTOWER57
(Kirkwood site) 2370 KIRKWOOD AVETOWER57
(Marco Relo site)401 BALD EAGLE DRTOWER47

Bridges in Golden Gate

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete202411252,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete197314232,000F
SlabConcrete20189427,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete198420614,261G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete198420614,261G
CulvertConcrete20172410,300G
SlabConcrete continuous1994606,250G
SlabConcrete continuous1994606,250G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1960654,200F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete20131293,600G
SlabPrestressed concrete1972881,440F
SlabPrestressed concrete1967881,340G
SlabPrestressed concrete1967821,250F
SlabPrestressed concrete1967701,070F
SlabConcrete continuous20071351,000G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1965431,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete196892938F
SlabPrestressed concrete198065825G
SlabPrestressed concrete1978104580F
SlabPrestressed concrete1978104580P
SlabPrestressed concrete1965122570G

Airports Near Golden Gate

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Southwest Florida International AirportRSWLarge Airport
Naples Municipal AirportAPFMedium Airport
Page FieldFMYMedium Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPGDMedium Airport
Airglades AirportSmall Airport
Alex’s Ultralight Flight ParkSmall Airport
Alico Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Alma AirportSmall Airport
Berry Grove AirportSmall Airport
Big Cypress AirfieldSmall Airport
Big Cypress Ranch AirfieldSmall Airport
Bob Paul AirportSmall Airport
Buckingham FieldSmall Airport
Calusa Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Charlton StripSmall Airport
Coral Creek AirportSmall Airport
Corkscrew Trace AirparkSmall Airport
Cotton StripSmall Airport
Devil’s Garden StripSmall Airport
Duda AirstripSmall Airport
Everglades AirparkSmall Airport
Felda AirportSmall Airport
Flying L AirportSmall Airport
Greens Farm FieldSmall Airport
Harper's Fly-In Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Hilliard's Private AirportSmall Airport
Immokalee Regional AirportIMMSmall Airport
La Belle Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Little Deer AirportSmall Airport
Lykes Moore Haven AirportSmall Airport
Lykes Silver Lake AirportSmall Airport
Marco Island Executive AirportMRKSmall Airport
Mc Daniel Ranch Inc. AirportSmall Airport
Oasis Ranger Station - US Government AirportSmall Airport
Pine Island AirportSmall Airport
Pine Shadows AirparkSmall Airport
Ranger STOLPortSmall Airport
Romor Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Salty Approach AirportSmall Airport
Sky Manor AirportSmall Airport
South Point AirportSmall Airport
Strayhorn Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Sundance Farms AirportSmall Airport
The Florida Ridge Airsports ParkSmall Airport
Wing South AirparkSmall Airport
Woodstock AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Golden Gate

12 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Collier County Sheriff's Office3319 Tamiami Trail East
Collier County Sheriff's Office East Naples Substation District 3
Collier County Sheriff's Office Golden Gate Estates Substation District 4
Collier County Sheriff's Office Golden Gate Substation District 2
Collier County Sheriff's Office North Naples Substation District 1
Collier County Sheriff's Office Special Operations
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Lee County Sheriff's Office - South District
Lee County Sheriff's Office Bonita Community Policing Annex
Lee County Sheriff's Office Delta South District
Marco Island Police Department
Naples Police Department355 Riverside Circle

Grocery Stores in Golden Gate

30 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7 FOOD MART AND TORTILLERIAGrocery Store1680 40TH TERRACE SW
7 Foodmart & TortilleriaGrocery Store2332 Santa Barbara Blvd
7-eleven 34325AConvenience Store12125 Collier Blvd
7-eleven Store #41151AConvenience Store4704 Golden Gate Pkwy
Bravo SupermarketSuper Store11965 Collier Blvd
Caribbean Food Store & Beauty SupplyGrocery Store5192 Golden Gate Pkwy
CIRCLE K 2704755Convenience Store8600 Radio Ln
CIRCLE K 2707386Convenience Store12405 Collier Blvd
CIRCLE K 2707488Convenience Store1998 Santa Barbara Blvd
Circle K 2723860Convenience Store4025 Pine Ridge Rd
CVS PHARMACY 5041Other5531 Golden Gate Pkwy
Dollar General Store 17443Other5232 Golden Gate Pkwy
Dollar Tree 3555Other4945 Golden Gate Pkwy
Dollar Tree 4866Other9985 Business Cir
El Quetzal Mini-Market 2 IncGrocery Store11845 Collier Blvd
Family Dollar 2833Other4857 Golden Gate Pkwy
Imperial Meat & Wholesale FoodGrocery Store5570 19th Ct SW
Leidy SeafoodOther1872 40th Ter SW
Maxx Foods 2Other4055 23rd Ave SW
Mini Market La HispanaGrocery Store1802 40th Ter SW
Naples Fish Market PlusSpecialty Store12555 Collier Blvd
Onette's Discount Grocery StoreGrocery Store4748 Golden Gate Pkwy
PUBLIX 1208Supermarket12975 COLLIER BLVD
Rebel 846Convenience Store11655 Collier Blvd
Rebel 847Convenience Store5100 Golden Gate Pkwy
Rose Food MartConvenience Store1808 Santa Barbara Blvd
Sroob Product Lakay Grocery StoreGrocery Store12275 Collier Blvd
Walgreens 11658Other4747 Golden Gate Pkwy
Walmart Supercenter 5055Super Store9885 Collier Blvd
WINN DIXIE 743Supermarket4849 Golden Gate Pkwy

Post Offices in Golden Gate

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Greeting Card Outlet
United States Post Office

Treatment Centers in Golden Gate

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
David Lawrence CenterBoth239-643-6101

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Gate

What is the population of Golden Gate?

Golden Gate has a population of 28,767 residents and is located in Florida. The population density is 7,357 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Golden Gate expensive to live in?

Golden Gate has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $64,767, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,400 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Golden Gate safe?

Golden Gate is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,604 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Golden Gate receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Golden Gate?

Golden Gate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Golden Gate?

The job market in Golden Gate is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,308. There are 18,444 business establishments in the area, including 951 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 7.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Golden Gate?

The median home value in Golden Gate is $365,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $548,175. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,641. Fair market rent is $1,296 for a 1-bedroom and $1,526 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 54.4%. The average annual property tax is $16,576.

How are the schools in Golden Gate?

Schools in Golden Gate score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 13.3% of adults in Golden Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Golden Gate?

The obesity rate in Golden Gate is 33.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.1% of adults are smokers. 32.4% are physically inactive. 15.4% of residents report depression. 30.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 91.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,218.

What is transportation like in Golden Gate?

The average commute in Golden Gate is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Golden Gate?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Gate is 32.7% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino. 28.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 71.2% speak Spanish. 2.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability. 76.6% have health insurance coverage.

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