At a Glance
Median Income
$72,322
$40,430 per capita
Home Value
$293,600
Zillow: $377,988
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How South Venice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Venice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Venice a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Venice residents earn a median household income of $72,322 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,430. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Venice is $293,600 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,988. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 34.4% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
South Venice reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,852/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in South Venice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Venice has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,399
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density2,919/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,322
Per Capita$40,430
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
A
Home Value$293,600
Rent$1,790
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$377,988
Housing Units8,601
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property1,852/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in South Venice was built in 1985.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.