Cost of Living in Pelican Bay, FL
Population 6,575 · Florida · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Pelican Bay sits 295% above the national median — $1.2 million for the typical home — but median household incomes near $159,187 (113% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 8.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Pelican Bay is about 30 miles southwest of Lehigh Acres, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 358% higher than Lehigh Acres' $263,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pelican Bay
The median home value in Pelican Bay is $1,206,200 — 295% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $159,187/year is 113% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 84.1°F and lows of 67.0°F. Overall, Pelican Bay has a cost of living index of 395 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 295% more expensive.
Pelican Bay has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 75 | 77 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 87 | 81 | 77 |
| Low °F | 56 | 58 | 61 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 63 | 59 |
| Precip" | 1.68 | 1.40 | 1.88 | 2.52 | 2.76 | 7.41 | 7.77 | 8.89 | 8.60 | 3.93 | 1.39 | 1.32 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pelican Bay, FL?
Pelican Bay has a cost index of 395 (100 = national average). It is 295% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Pelican Bay?
The median home value in Pelican Bay is $1,206,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Pelican Bay?
The median household income in Pelican Bay is $159,187 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pelican Bay, FL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pelican Bay is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.
Is Pelican Bay, FL affordable?
Pelican Bay is above average in cost of living, with an index of 395 — about 295% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay has average high temperatures of 84.1°F and average lows of 67.0°F. Annual precipitation is 49.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Pelican Bay at a Glance
- Population
- 6,575
- Median Income
- $159,187
- Home Value
- $1,206,200
- Unemployment
- 8.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 84.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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