Florida · Metropolitan Area
Pelican Marsh is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,513. Residents earn $136,141 per year, which is 81% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pelican Marsh receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pelican Marsh stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pelican Marsh is $136,141, which is significantly higher than the national average — 81% above $75,149. This places Pelican Marsh among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Pelican Marsh is $1,087,800, making it a premium housing market at 286% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,866 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Pelican Marsh is a highly educated community — 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Pelican Marsh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 86.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $136,141 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $130,531 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,184 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,048 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,954 |
| County GDP | $54,160M |
| Restaurants | 1,636 |
| Healthcare | 2,112 |
| Retail | 2,648 |
| Manufacturing | 389 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,664 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.89% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 41.4% |
| Census Median | $1,087,800 |
| 286% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,337,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,337,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $478 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 32.8% |
| Inventory | 64 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,866 |
| 146% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,664 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.89% |
| Obesity | 23.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,494/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2537°N, 81.7856°W |
| County FIPS | 12071 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.1% |
| 123% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,112 |
| Restaurants | 1,636 |
| Retail Stores | 2,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 41.4% |