At a Glance
Median Income
$65,029
$44,288 per capita
Home Value
$290,400
Zillow: $548,175
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
48.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Lely Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lely's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lely a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lely residents earn a median household income of $65,029 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,288. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Lely is $290,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,175. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 48.9% 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 1984.
Education
31.7% of adults in Lely hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lely has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,770
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density2,752/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,029
Per Capita$44,288
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$36,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A
Home Value$290,400
Rent$1,826
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$548,175
Housing Units2,723
Rent Burden48.9%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations85
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lely was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.531 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
16.1% 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.