Manatee Road, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,252 Population 173/sq mi density
$44,350 Median Income $23,725 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $168,076 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 41.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,350 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $1,102/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Manatee Road, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,350
41% below
$23,725 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $168,076
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Manatee Road Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manatee Road's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
48%
Rent
95%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manatee Road 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

Manatee Road residents earn a median household income of $44,350 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,725. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manatee Road is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,076. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 41.4% 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 1987.

Education

19.2% of adults in Manatee Road hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manatee Road has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,252
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans25.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,350
Per Capita$23,725
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$1,102
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$168,076
Housing Units1,112
Rent Burden41.4%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,657/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation35 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Manatee Road was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.