At a Glance
Median Income
$66,003
$72,981 per capita
Home Value
$344,900
Zillow: $408,978
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.6% smoking rate
How The Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Meadows a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Meadows residents earn a median household income of $66,003 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,981. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 The Meadows is $344,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 34.6% 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 1985.
Education
54.8% of adults in The Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Meadows has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,463
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density2,295/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,003
Per Capita$72,981
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
B+
Home Value$344,900
Rent$1,625
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units4,025
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in The Meadows was built in 1985.
32.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
13.2% 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.