At a Glance
Median Income
$51,780
$25,685 per capita
Home Value
$171,400
Zillow: $349,029
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
646/100K
3,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
55.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Samoset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Samoset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Samoset a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Samoset residents earn a median household income of $51,780 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,685. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Samoset is $171,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,029. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 41.1% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Samoset reports 646 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,838/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Samoset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
55.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Samoset has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,433
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,016/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,780
Per Capita$25,685
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,400
Rent$1,355
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$349,029
Housing Units1,313
Rent Burden41.1%
Crime
F
Violent646/100K
Property3,838/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+55.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Samoset was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.