At a Glance
Median Income
$46,143
$18,694 per capita
Home Value
$197,000
Zillow: $275,643
Median Rent
$941/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
54.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
19.7% smoking rate
How Immokalee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Immokalee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Immokalee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Immokalee residents earn a median household income of $46,143 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,694. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,055 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Immokalee is $197,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,643. Median rent is $941/month, with 27.6% 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 1991.
Education
5.9% of adults in Immokalee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
54.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Immokalee has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,624
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,128/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born37.5%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,143
Per Capita$18,694
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A
Home Value$197,000
Rent$941
Ownership39.2%
Zillow$275,643
Housing Units7,491
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death10,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation35 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+54.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute36 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Immokalee was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
37.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.