Pelican Marsh, FL

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,513 Population 1,282/sq mi density
$136,141 Median Income $130,531 per capita
$1,087,800 Home Value
$2,866 Median Rent
76°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,141 median income, 0.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$1,087,800 home value, $2,866/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,141
81% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,087,800
286% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 75.1%
123% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,866
146% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.1%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

How Pelican Marsh Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,513
Median Age72.5 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,141
Per Capita$130,531
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$54,160M
Commute23 min

Housing

C
Home Value$1,087,800
Rent$2,866
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Libraries16

Is Pelican Marsh a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Pelican Marsh has a population of 2,513 with a density of 1,282 people per square mile. The median age is 72.5 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

2,513
Total Population
1,282
People / sq mi
72.5yrs
Median Age
86% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pelican Marsh vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.1%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.9%
4% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pelican Marsh vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pelican Marsh is $136,141, which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Pelican Marsh vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,141
81% above US avg
Per Capita Income$130,531
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
IRS Avg AGI$108,048

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,954
County GDP$54,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,636
Healthcare2,112
Retail2,648
Manufacturing389

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,664
176% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Work from Home41.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Pelican Marsh is $1,087,800, 286% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,866 (146% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,087,800
286% above US avg
Median List Price$1,337,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,337,000
$/Sq Ft$478
Homes Sold19
Sale-to-List Ratio94.6%
Price Drops32.8%
Inventory64

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,866
146% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,664
176% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Pelican Marsh, 23.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.0% report depression. 14.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pelican Marsh vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.1%
28% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure24.5%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity14.1%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.7%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death8,494/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities2,112

Crime Rates: Pelican Marsh vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)128
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Pelican Marsh has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,282/sq mi
Coordinates26.2537°N, 81.7856°W
County FIPS12071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 75.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.5%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+75.1%
123% above US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,282/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,112
Restaurants1,636
Retail Stores2,648

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)128
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Work from Home41.4%

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