Florida · Metropolitan Area
Ponce Inlet is a small town in Florida with a population of 3,392. Residents earn $100,313 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ponce Inlet receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ponce Inlet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ponce Inlet is $100,313, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Ponce Inlet among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ponce Inlet is $502,100, making it a premium housing market at 78% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ponce Inlet is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 65 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,005 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
Ponce Inlet is a highly educated community — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Ponce Inlet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,313 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $82,267 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,488 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,756 |
| County GDP | $29,511M |
| Restaurants | 1,366 |
| Healthcare | 1,587 |
| Retail | 2,031 |
| Manufacturing | 393 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,338 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.6% |
| Census Median | $502,100 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $523,836 |
| Median List Price | $624,500 |
| Median List Price | $624,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $361 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.9% |
| Price Drops | 23.4% |
| Inventory | 94 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,886 |
| 62% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,338 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,587 |
| Total Violent | 64.8/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 64.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,004.5/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 129.6/100K |
| Theft | 842.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 32.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 124 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0928°N, 80.9317°W |
| County FIPS | 12127 |
Winner: Republican by 21.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.9% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,587 |
| Restaurants | 1,366 |
| Retail Stores | 2,031 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 124 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.6% |