At a Glance
Median Income
$122,730
$119,917 per capita
Home Value
$912,200
Zillow: $800,189
Median Rent
$747/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
8.6% smoking rate
How Sanibel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanibel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanibel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanibel residents earn a median household income of $122,730 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $119,917. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,918 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanibel is $912,200 , 224% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $800,189. Median rent is $747/month, with 23.0% 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 1983.
Education
61.6% of adults in Sanibel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanibel 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 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,402
Median Age68.2 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$122,730
Per Capita$119,917
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
C
Home Value$912,200
Rent$747
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$800,189
Housing Units8,475
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sanibel was founded in 1884.
The median home in Sanibel was built in 1983.
29.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.