At a Glance
Median Income
$103,682
$69,204 per capita
Home Value
$563,000
Zillow: $661,648
Median Rent
$1,819/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Palmer Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmer Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmer Ranch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmer Ranch residents earn a median household income of $103,682 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,204. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Palmer Ranch is $563,000 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,648. Median rent is $1,819/month, with 29.8% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Palmer Ranch 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
55.1% of adults in Palmer Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer Ranch 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
Population15,873
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density2,116/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,682
Per Capita$69,204
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
B+
Home Value$563,000
Rent$1,819
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$661,648
Housing Units9,499
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,852/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmer Ranch was built in 1999.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% 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.