Florida · Metropolitan Area
Lely Resort is a small city in Florida with a population of 8,296. Residents earn $100,163 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lely Resort receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lely Resort stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lely Resort is $100,163, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Lely Resort among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Lely Resort is $599,000, making it a premium housing market at 112% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,028 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Lely Resort is a highly educated community — 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lely Resort has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 81.8% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,163 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,702 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $231,960 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,444 |
| County GDP | $36,077M |
| Restaurants | 951 |
| Healthcare | 1,346 |
| Retail | 1,506 |
| Manufacturing | 224 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $16,576 |
| 374% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $599,000 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $849,000 |
| Median List Price | $849,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $387 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 41.3% |
| Inventory | 155 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,028 |
| 74% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $16,576 |
| 374% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,600/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,346 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.3 inches |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0964°N, 81.7045°W |
| County FIPS | 12021 |
Winner: Republican by 33.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.3% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,346 |
| Restaurants | 951 |
| Retail Stores | 1,506 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |