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Port LaBelle, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Glades County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,856 Population 638/sq mi density
$53,648 Median Income $31,756 per capita
$214,600 Home Value $285,138 Zillow
$1,017 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
756 Violent Crime/100K 4,873 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,648 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$214,600 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
756 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Port LaBelle, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,648
29% below
$31,756 per capita
Home Value
$214,600
24% below
Zillow: $285,138
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
13% below
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
756/100K
99% above
4,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Port LaBelle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port LaBelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
76%
Rent
87%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
199%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port LaBelle a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port LaBelle residents earn a median household income of $53,648 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,756. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port LaBelle is $214,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,138. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 34.7% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Port LaBelle reports 756 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,873/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Port LaBelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port LaBelle has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,856
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,648
Per Capita$31,756
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

A
Home Value$214,600
Rent$1,017
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$285,138
Housing Units2,379
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent756/100K
Property4,873/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,002/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation17 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Port LaBelle was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.