Holmes Beach, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Holmes Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 3,042. Residents earn $99,063 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,042 Population 1,811/sq mi density
$99,063 Median Income $77,516 per capita
$667,800 Home Value $951,524 Zillow
$1,786 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
146 Violent Crime/100K 3,409 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,063 median income, 1.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$667,800 home value, $1,786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,063
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $667,800
137% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 146/100K
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.9%
84% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,786
54% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Holmes Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,042
Median Age69.8 yrs
Density1,811/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,063
Per Capita$77,516
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$26,348M
Commute31 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$667,800
Rent$1,786
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$951,524
Rent Burden46.7%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property3,409/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary779/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.3%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation4 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.9%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.2%
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Is Holmes Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Holmes Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Holmes Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holmes Beach is $99,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Holmes Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holmes Beach is $667,800, making it a premium housing market at 137% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,786 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Holmes Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,409 per 100,000, 74% above the national average.

Education

Holmes Beach is a highly educated community — 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Holmes Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Holmes Beach has a population of 3,042 with a density of 1,811 people per square mile. The median age is 69.8 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%).

Population

3,042
Total Population
1,811
People / sq mi
69.8yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Holmes Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Holmes Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holmes Beach is $99,063, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Holmes Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,063
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$77,516
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
IRS Avg AGI$106,916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,624
County GDP$26,348M

Business (County)

Restaurants773
Healthcare1,127
Retail1,394
Manufacturing303

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,900
154% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Drive Alone69.7%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home20.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Holmes Beach is $667,800, 137% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,786 (54% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $951,524.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$667,800
137% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$951,524
Median List Price$1,512,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,512,000
$/Sq Ft$743
Homes Sold23
Sale-to-List Ratio94.2%
Price Drops28.9%
Inventory197

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,786
54% above US avg
Rent Burden46.7%

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

Owner-Occupied88.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,900
154% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Holmes Beach, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.3% report depression. 15.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Holmes Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity15.5%
Depression19.3%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death8,820/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access89.0%
Healthcare Facilities1,127
Holmes Beach has a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,409 per 100,000 (74% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Holmes Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent146.1/100K
62% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault146.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,408.8/100K
74% above US avg
Burglary779.2/100K
Theft2,629.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Holmes Beach has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,811/sq mi
Coordinates27.5106°N, 82.7155°W
County FIPS12081
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.5-point margin. 88.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.9%
84% above US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,811/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.2%
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities1,127
Restaurants773
Retail Stores1,394

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Drive Alone69.7%
Public Transit3.5%
Work from Home20.3%

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