At a Glance
Median Income
$94,815
$70,053 per capita
Home Value
$680,200
Zillow: $661,648
Median Rent
$2,008/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Osprey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osprey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osprey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osprey residents earn a median household income of $94,815 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,053. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Osprey is $680,200 , 141% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,648. Median rent is $2,008/month, with 35.6% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Osprey 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
54.5% of adults in Osprey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osprey 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
Population5,790
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,815
Per Capita$70,053
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
C+
Home Value$680,200
Rent$2,008
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$661,648
Housing Units3,610
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,852/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Osprey was built in 2000.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% 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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