At a Glance
Median Income
$125,119
$84,669 per capita
Home Value
$678,100
Zillow: $319,060
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Manasota Key Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manasota Key's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manasota Key a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manasota Key residents earn a median household income of $125,119 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,669. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,918 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manasota Key is $678,100 , 141% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,060. Median rent is $1,553/month, with 37.2% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Manasota Key reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,852/100K.
Education
44.3% of adults in Manasota Key hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manasota Key has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,741
Median Age72.2 yrs
Density1,642/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,119
Per Capita$84,669
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
B+
Home Value$678,100
Rent$1,553
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$319,060
Housing Units2,246
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,852/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Manasota Key was built in 1983.
43.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.