Nokomis, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,391 Population 1,739/sq mi density
$41,333 Median Income $56,087 per capita
$225,100 Home Value $493,756 Zillow
$1,210 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$225,100 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nokomis, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,333
45% below
$56,087 per capita
Home Value
$225,100
20% below
Zillow: $493,756
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
4% above
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Nokomis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
80%
Rent
104%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nokomis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nokomis residents earn a median household income of $41,333 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,087. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nokomis is $225,100 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,756. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 36.0% 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 1978.

Education

17.9% of adults in Nokomis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nokomis has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,391
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,333
Per Capita$56,087
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

B+
Home Value$225,100
Rent$1,210
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$493,756
Housing Units2,197
Rent Burden36.0%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Nokomis was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.