At a Glance
Median Income
$100,163
$64,702 per capita
Home Value
$599,000
Zillow: $548,175
Median Rent
$2,028/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
8.8% smoking rate
How Lely Resort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lely Resort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lely Resort a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lely Resort residents earn a median household income of $100,163 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,702. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Resort is $599,000 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,175. Median rent is $2,028/month, with 30.5% 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 2006.
Education
58.3% of adults in Lely Resort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lely Resort 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
Population8,296
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density1,663/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,163
Per Capita$64,702
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$36,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
B
Home Value$599,000
Rent$2,028
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$548,175
Housing Units5,991
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations85
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lely Resort was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.531 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
24.4% 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.