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Vamo, FL

Florida · Sarasota County · North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metro

Vamo is a small town in Florida with a population of 2,845. Residents earn $85,094 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,845 Population 3,647/sq mi density
$85,094 Median Income $68,078 per capita
$309,900 Home Value $661,648 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 42.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
666 Violent Crime/100K 4,731 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,094 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$309,900 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $85,094
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $309,900
10% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 666/100K
75% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.4%
70% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.9%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Vamo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,845
Median Age74.5 yrs
Density3,647/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,094
Per Capita$68,078
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$35,891M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$309,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$661,648
Housing Units1,943
Rent Burden42.8%

Crime

F
Violent666/100K
Property4,731/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking8.5%
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.40

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.8%
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Is Vamo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vamo receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Vamo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vamo is $85,094, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vamo is $309,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,731 per 100,000, 141% above the national average.

Education

Vamo is a highly educated community / 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Vamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Vamo has a population of 2,845 with a density of 3,647 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 74.5 years, 92% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.1% female and 43.9% male. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88% of residents, while 12% speak Spanish. 10.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 28.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,845
Total Population
3,647
People / sq mi
74.5yrs
Median Age
92% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Vamo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish 12.0%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vamo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vamo is $85,094, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,078 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,253, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Vamo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,094
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,078
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
IRS Avg AGI$137,381
Gini Index0.501 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,213
County GDP$35,891M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,068
Healthcare1,819
Retail1,764
Manufacturing370

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,105
217% above US avg
Cost of Living103.40 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Vamo is $309,900, 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $661,648, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 94% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,296 for a one-bedroom to $1,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. 73.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,943 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $11,105 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 42.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$309,900
10% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$661,648
Median List Price$625,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$625,000
$/Sq Ft$271
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops44.2%
Inventory43

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg
Rent Burden42.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.2%
Owner-Occupied73.2%
Renter-Occupied26.8%
Housing Units1,943
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,105
217% above US avg
Effective Rate3.58%
In Vamo, 26.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.1% of residents, below the national average. 25.7% have high blood pressure. 8.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 21.6% report binge drinking. 15.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 19.7% report depression. 14.9% experience frequent mental distress. 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,266. The dentist ratio is 1:1,380. 89.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Vamo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.9%
16% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.0%
Cancer8.1%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.5%
39% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress14.9%
Physical Distress9.8%
Short Sleep31.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,266
Dentists1:1,380
Mental Health1:473
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits72.2%
Premature Death8,416/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access89.0%
Healthcare Facilities1,819
Vamo has a violent crime rate of 666 per 100,000 residents, 75% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,731 per 100,000, 141% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 52 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Vamo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Vamo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent665.8/100K
75% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property4,731.4/100K
141% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Vamo has a warm climate with 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density3,647/sq mi
Coordinates27.2205°N, 82.4999°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySarasota County County
Nearest AirportSarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0397 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.0 / 100
Community Resilience9.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 22 km
2024 Helene Category 4 221 km
2024 Debby Category 1 180 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 221 km
2022 Ian Category 5 65 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 221 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 98 km
2020 Eta Category 1 211 km
2017 Irma Category 4 67 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 274 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 296 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 276 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 167 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 235 km
2004 Charley Category 4 47 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 100 km
2004 Frances Category 2 135 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 154 km
1999 Irene Category 1 226 km
1998 Georges Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 83 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 51 km 0
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 71 km 3
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 16 km 2
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 30 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 80 km 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Jan 16, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 96 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 5 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 45 km 2
Jan 9, 2016 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 46 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 71 km 1
Apr 4, 1993 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 3, 1992 EF2 79 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 23, 1989 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,145 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 16,145 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,572 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 12,935 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 12,527 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 9,397 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,045 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,800 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,516 79 km
1993 UNNAMED 8,494 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 8,268 85 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,529 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 19 km
2007 MIDDLE OF NOWHERE 7,238 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 6,951 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,537 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,044 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,036 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,970 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,910 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,802 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Vamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (1.6").

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Vamo is located in Sarasota County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 58.7% of the vote, a 18.2-point margin. 88.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 1,819 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.7%
D 40.6%

Winner: Republican by 18.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.4%
70% above US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+27.4%
School Test Score6.40
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density3,647/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi
CountySarasota County County

Services

Broadband Access88.8%
Avg Download Speed109.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed14.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,819
Restaurants1,068
Retail Stores1,764

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home10.5%
Average costs for common services in Vamo. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit $362 ($207–$569)
Urgent Care Visit $207 ($103–$362)
Emergency Room Visit $2,275 ($827–$5,170)
Dental Cleaning $134 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling $259 ($155–$414)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement $310 ($155–$517)
Tire Rotation $41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $620 ($414–$1,034)
Battery Replacement $207 ($103–$362)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour) $93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair $414 ($155–$827)
HVAC System Install $7,238 ($4,136–$12,408)
Roof Repair $1,034 ($414–$2,068)
Roof Replacement $9,306 ($5,687–$15,510)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,551 ($517–$3,619)
Divorce (Contested) $15,510 ($5,170–$31,020)
DUI Defense $5,170 ($2,068–$10,340)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,551 ($827–$3,102)
Will Preparation $517 ($207–$1,034)
Trust Preparation $2,585 ($1,034–$5,170)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full) $155 ($78–$259)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$134)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.24 ($3.10–$5.69)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.62 ($2.59–$5.17)
Loaf of Bread $3.93 ($2.59–$5.69)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.65 ($3.10–$6.72)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.69 ($4.14–$7.76)
Rice (per lb) $1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly) $72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly) $88 ($52–$155)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $207 ($78–$517)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,068 ($1,241–$3,619)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.27–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $103 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,241 ($620–$2,585)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,034 ($517–$2,068)
After-School Care (Monthly) $414 ($207–$724)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,034 ($414–$2,585)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,925 ($5,170–$31,020)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $103 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming $62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $310 ($155–$517)
Cat Spay/Neuter $207 ($103–$414)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$909
Toddler$835
Preschool$801
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$866
Toddler$801
Preschool$779
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Sarasota County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 36,752 2,169 $67,214 1.35
Retail Trade 24,927 1,920 $43,604 1.31
Accommodation & Food Services 21,788 1,194 $33,490 1.26
Construction 18,479 2,576 $68,459 1.85
Professional & Technical Services 13,403 3,519 $101,488 1.01
Administrative & Waste Services 11,271 1,791 $55,151 1.01
Manufacturing 8,855 647 $73,321 0.57
Other Services 7,123 1,590 $47,142 1.24
Finance & Insurance 6,104 1,212 $132,254 0.79
Arts & Entertainment 5,778 339 $41,303 1.81
Wholesale Trade 4,693 826 $92,032 0.63
Real Estate 4,374 1,523 $60,672 1.48
Transportation & Warehousing 3,243 320 $53,005 0.40
Educational Services 3,194 283 $52,936 0.81
Information & Technology 2,285 481 $144,744 0.64
Management of Companies 1,487 202 $164,383 0.46
Utilities 479 39 $125,157 0.66
Unclassified 256 429 $107,654 0.97

Radio Stations near Vamo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
New Wave Radio new wave MP3 128 kbps
WHPT 102.5 The Bone dave mishkin, hot talk AAC+ 49 kbps
WJIS The JOY FM AAC+ 96 kbps

National Parks Near Vamo

17 national parks and monuments found near Vamo.

ParkTypeFee
Alafia River State Park State Park Free
Caladesi Island State Park State Park Free
Cayo Costa State Park State Park Free
De Soto National Memorial National Memorial Free
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park State Park Free
Don Pedro Island State Park State Park Free
Gasparilla Island State Park State Park Free
Highlands Hammock State Park State Park Free
Hillsborough River State Park State Park Free
Honeymoon Island State Park State Park Free
Lake Manatee State Park State Park Free
Little Manatee River State Park State Park Free
Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park State Park Free
Myakka River State Park State Park Free
Oscar Scherer State Park State Park Free
Stump Pass Beach State Park State Park Free
Ybor City Museum State Park State Park Free

Museums in Vamo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
SELBY GALLERYART MUSEUM9413597563$73,460,825
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER9413665731$4,259,270
JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM9413595700$1,939,130
SUNCOAST AQUATIC NATURE CENTER ASSOCIATESARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER9414007333$1,306,594
RESURRECTION HOUSEART MUSEUM9413653759$916,668
BIG CAT HABITAT GULF COAST SANCTUARYZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION7101 PALMER BLVD9413716377$669,879
GULF COAST HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION337 N TAMIAMI TRL9419665214$658,990
ART CENTER SARASOTAART MUSEUM9413652032$535,431
SARASOTA ARTS ASSOCIATIONART MUSEUM9413652032$535,431
SARASOTA MODEL RAILROAD CLUBGENERAL MUSEUM6730 15TH ST EAST UNIT A$64,231
CROWLEY MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTERNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM9413221000$56,121
VIDEO ARCHIVESHISTORIC PRESERVATION9413657052$53,001
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1260 12TH STREET9413649076$47,690
SYRACUSE AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM$230
CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
EXPLORE SOME MORE CHLD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9417531364
FINE ART GALLERYART MUSEUM9417525225
GRAHAMS TURNER MUSEUM AND ART FUNDART MUSEUM
HISTORIC AIRCRAFT SOCIETYHISTORY MUSEUM
HISTORIC SPANISH POINTHISTORIC PRESERVATION9419665214
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM9413788837
LORD-HIGEL HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION101 W VENICE AVENUE SUITE 269414862487
MARIETTA MUSEUM OF ART & WHIMSYART MUSEUM9413643399
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUMZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION1600 KEN THOMPSON PARKWAY9413884441
MUSEUM OF ASIAN ARTGENERAL MUSEUM9419547117
OLD BRADEN RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9417392281
SARASOTA ALLIANCE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION9413889896
SARASOTA CAR MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9413556228
SELBY GALLERY RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGNART MUSEUM9413597563
TURNER MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
VENICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION LEAGUEHISTORIC PRESERVATION303 E VENICE AVENUE9414120151
VENICE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVESGENERAL MUSEUM9414862487

Libraries in Vamo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES1660 RINGLING BLVD.0.01,932,557

Farmers Markets in Vamo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Sarasota Farmers Market4748 S Beneva Road01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Lakewood Ranch Farmers MarketLakewood Ranch on Main Street
Old Miakka Farmer's Market 1620 Myakka Rd (Old Miakka United Methodist Church)Visit
Phillippi Farmhouse Market5500 South Tamiami Trail10/01/2012 to 04/30/2014Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes
Venice Farmer's Market200 Block of Tampa Ave.01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit

Restaurants in Vamo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut
Turtle Beach Grill and Marina

Cinemas in Vamo

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC Sarasota 12

Gas Stations in Vamo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costco Gasoline
Mobil

Banks in Vamo

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iberia Bank
SunTrust
Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Vamo

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kohl's
Sarasota Square Mall

Gyms in Vamo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

Breweries in Vamo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
As Good As It GetsOther Food & Drink, Shopping, Specialty & Gift Shops, More, Food & Drink, Gift & Specialty Shops, Br49 Palm Ave19413731839
Big Top BrewingBrewery and Distillery6111 Porter Way8005902448Visit
Hurricane MikesBreweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Food & Entertainment, Bars & Clubs, Sarasota, FL, R2639 Mall DrVisit
Jdub's Brewing CompanyBrewery1215 Mango Ave19419552739, 9419552739Visit
Old Venice PubBrewers, Restaurants100 W Venice Aveste L9414843031
ScalawagsSarasota, Cocktail Lounges, FL, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bar1112 Whitfield Ave9417567397Visit

Cell Towers in Vamo

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(South Venice Site) 2000 BORDER ROADTOWER180
(Sarasota South) 4748 BENEVA RDLTOWER94
1035 ALBEE FARMS RD (7609)LTOWER87
8210 LINGER LODGE RD (7540)LTOWER75
26909 SR 70 (7536)LTOWER68
26909 SR 70 (7536)LTOWER68
8303 COOPER CREEK BLVD (122627)MTOWER66
1767 E MANASOTA BEACH RD (74519)LTOWER61
(Manasota site) 1767 E MANASOTA BEACH RDTOWER61
10350 Cortez Road (74495)MTOWER51
5204 S LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD (74516)MTOWER48
8437 ALABAMA STREET (7535)LTOWER43
4455 66th Street West (7534)MTOWER41
(Stephens Point) 463' E OF 25 COURT E & 360' S OF 81ST PLACE EMTOWER39
(Beneva) 581 School AvenueMTOWER39
5840 26TH Street West (15307)MTOWER38
(Cortez) 8500 W 44TH AVE .2 MI W OF 82ND STLTOWER37

Bridges in Vamo

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete20205817,250G
SlabConcrete19624515,500F
SlabConcrete19624215,500G
SlabConcrete20194014,750G
SlabPrestressed concrete19905310,800F
SlabPrestressed concrete1991426,600F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete197050617F

Amtrak Stations in Vamo

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Sarasota, FL5600 Fruitville RoadBUS

Superfund Sites Near Vamo

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ESTECH GENERAL CHEMICALS410 CORTEZ ROAD WESTMANATEE

Airports Near Vamo

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sarasota Bradenton International AirportSRQLarge Airport
Southwest Florida International AirportRSWLarge Airport
St. Petersburg Clearwater International AirportPIELarge Airport
MacDill Air Force BaseMCFMedium Airport
Page FieldFMYMedium Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPGDMedium Airport
Adana AirfieldSmall Airport
Airport Manatee AirportSmall Airport
Albert Whitted AirportSPGSmall Airport
Arcadia Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Bald Eagle AirstripSmall Airport
Bartow Executive AirportBOWSmall Airport
Bright Hour Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Bright Hour Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Brownville AirportSmall Airport
Buchan AirportSmall Airport
Carlton Ranch-Sidell AirportSmall Airport
Coral Creek AirportSmall Airport
Duette Training Facility AirportSmall Airport
Greens Farm FieldSmall Airport
Griffins Peace River Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Gyro Town Usa STOLportSmall Airport
Hennessy AirportSmall Airport
Hidden River AirportSmall Airport
Hummingbirds LandingSmall Airport
Lake Suzy Estates AirportSmall Airport
Lewis AirportSmall Airport
Mc Donald's FieldSmall Airport
Ott's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Peter O Knight AirportTPFSmall Airport
Pine Island AirportSmall Airport
Pine Shadows AirparkSmall Airport
Salty Approach AirportSmall Airport
Schwartz Farms Inc AirportSmall Airport
Shell Creek AirparkSmall Airport
South Lakeland AirportSmall Airport
Stanchester AirportSmall Airport
Strayhorn Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Thomson AirfieldSmall Airport
Venice Municipal AirportVNCSmall Airport
Wauchula Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Wimauma Air ParkSmall Airport
Woodstock AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Vamo

23 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Bradenton Beach Police Department403 Highland Avenue
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Florida Highway Patrol Station
Longboat Key Police Department
Manatee County Sheriff's Office District 1
Manatee County Sheriff's Office District 2
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Operation Center600 301 Boulevard West
New College of Florida Police Department
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office District 3 South Office
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Warrants and North County Jail
Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police Department
Sarasota Police Department Community Policing Station
Sarasota Police Department Community Policing Station
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Substation
Sarasota Police Department Victims Services Center
Sarasota School Police Department
Venice Police Department
Venice Police Marine Unit

Grocery Stores in Vamo

8 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Costco Wholesale 1123Super Store8201 S Tamiami Trl
CVS Pharmacy 4632Other8546 S Tamiami Trl
Dollar Tree 7596Other8195 S Tamiami Trl
PUBLIX 0409Supermarket8409 S Tamiami Trl
Sprouts Farmers Market 614Supermarket8330 S Tamiami Trl
Suncoast European MarketConvenience Store8383 S Tamiami Trl
Target Store 665Super Store8401 S Tamiami Trl
Walgreens 15260Other3860 Central Sarasota Pkwy

Treatment Centers in Vamo

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centerstone of Florida - Sawyer RoadSubstance Abuse941-782-4150
Clean Recovery CentersBoth813-669-7010
Florida Center for Early ChildhoodMental Health941-371-8820
Operation PAR Inc - Medication Assisted Patient ServicesSubstance Abuse888-727-6398
Palm Shores Behavioral Health CenterMental Health941-792-2222
Prodigal Daughters Journey HomeBoth941-351-0652
Suncoast Behavioral Health CenterBoth941-251-5000
WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab - SarasotaSubstance Abuse941-960-7405

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vamo

What is the population of Vamo?

Vamo has a population of 2,845 residents and is located in Florida. The population density is 3,647 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 74.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.1% female and 43.9% male.

Is Vamo expensive to live in?

Vamo has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $85,094, 13% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $309,900 (10% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Vamo safe?

Public safety is a concern in Vamo, with a violent crime rate of 666 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,731 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Vamo receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Vamo?

Vamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Vamo?

The job market in Vamo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,253. There are 21,213 business establishments in the area, including 1,068 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 10.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Vamo?

The median home value in Vamo is $309,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $661,648. For renters, the median monthly rent is $3,501. Fair market rent is $1,296 for a 1-bedroom and $1,526 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 73.2%. The average annual property tax is $11,105.

How are the schools in Vamo?

Schools in Vamo score 6.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 57.4% of adults in Vamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. 27.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Vamo?

The obesity rate in Vamo is 26.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.5% of adults are smokers. 15.3% are physically inactive. 19.7% of residents report depression. 8.8% lack health insurance. 89.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,266.

What is transportation like in Vamo?

The average commute in Vamo is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 10.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Vamo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Vamo is 92.1% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 88% of residents speak only English at home, while 12% speak Spanish. 10.5% of the population are military veterans. 28.9% of residents have a disability. 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

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