At a Glance
Median Income
$41,333
$56,087 per capita
Home Value
$225,100
Zillow: $494,288
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nokomis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.6% (56% 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 $494,288. 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.
Safety & Crime
Nokomis 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
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. 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
Population3,391
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,333
Per Capita$56,087
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
B+
Home Value$225,100
Rent$1,210
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$494,288
Housing Units2,197
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,852/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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