At a Glance
Median Income
$99,063
$77,516 per capita
Home Value
$667,800
Zillow: $989,114
Median Rent
$1,786/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
9.1% smoking rate
How Holmes Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holmes Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holmes Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holmes Beach residents earn a median household income of $99,063 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,516. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Holmes Beach is $667,800 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $989,114. Median rent is $1,786/month, with 46.7% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Holmes Beach reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,253/100K.
Education
61.9% of adults in Holmes Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holmes Beach 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
Population3,042
Median Age69.8 yrs
Density1,811/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,063
Per Capita$77,516
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
C+
Home Value$667,800
Rent$1,786
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$989,114
Housing Units4,202
Rent Burden46.7%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,253/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Holmes Beach was founded in 1892.
The median home in Holmes Beach was built in 1975.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
12.3% 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.