At a Glance
Median Income
$78,857
$42,871 per capita
Home Value
$579,800
Zillow: $511,967
Median Rent
$1,846/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
2,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Island Walk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Island Walk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Island Walk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Island Walk residents earn a median household income of $78,857 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,871. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,444 business establishments, including 951 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Island Walk is $579,800 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,967. Median rent is $1,846/month, with 32.1% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Island Walk reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,604/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Island Walk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Island Walk has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,724
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density2,671/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,857
Per Capita$42,871
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$36,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
C+
Home Value$579,800
Rent$1,846
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$511,967
Housing Units2,033
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property2,604/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Island Walk was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.531 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 951 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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