At a Glance
Median Income
$159,187
$153,169 per capita
Home Value
$1,206,200
Zillow: $548,175
Violent Crime
77/100K
2,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pelican Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pelican Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pelican Bay a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pelican Bay residents earn a median household income of $159,187 , which is 112% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $153,169. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelican Bay is $1,206,200 , 328% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,175. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Pelican Bay reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,604/100K.
Education
74.3% of adults in Pelican Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelican Bay has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,575
Median Age73.8 yrs
Density2,229/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,187
Per Capita$153,169
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
C
Home Value$1,206,200
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$548,175
Housing Units6,719
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property2,604/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+34.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations85
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Pelican Bay was built in 1993.
49.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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