At a Glance
Median Income
$34,609
$22,654 per capita
Home Value
$54,000
Zillow: $33,685
Median Rent
$898/mo
45.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
3,646/100K
4,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
45.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
57.1%
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Venice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Venice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Venice a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Venice residents earn a median household income of $34,609 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,654. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Venice is $54,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $33,685. Median rent is $898/month, with 45.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Venice reports 3,646 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 859% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,128/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Venice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Venice has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,682
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density909/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,609
Per Capita$22,654
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty45.3%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,000
Rent$898
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$33,685
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden45.3%
Crime
F
Violent3,646/100K
Property4,128/100K
Health
Obesity57.1%
Diabetes21.5%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation411 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Venice was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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