San Carlos Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
18,252 Population 3,867/sq mi density
$80,109 Median Income $35,037 per capita
$284,900 Home Value $494,321 Zillow
$1,571 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,109 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$284,900 home value, $1,571/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

San Carlos Park, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,109
7% above
$35,037 per capita
Home Value
$284,900
1% above
Zillow: $494,321
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
35% above
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
13% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How San Carlos Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
101%
Rent
135%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Carlos Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Carlos Park residents earn a median household income of $80,109 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,037. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Carlos Park is $284,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,321. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 30.6% 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 1988.

Education

29.2% of adults in San Carlos Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Carlos Park has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,252
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,867/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,109
Per Capita$35,037
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,900
Rent$1,571
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$494,321
Housing Units7,200
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,494/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in San Carlos Park was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.