Cost of Living in Venice Gardens, FL

Population 3,246 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Venice Gardens a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $316,000.

Located 40 miles northwest of Cape Coral, Venice Gardens falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Cape Coral's $339,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 104
Rent 109

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Venice Gardens

The median home value in Venice Gardens is $315,700 — 4% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,432/month, 9% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,000/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Venice Gardens has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,700
4% above avg
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
9% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 82.5%
Renter-occupied 17.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,432
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,046/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.2%
Carpooled
10.8%
Walked
0.1%
Bicycle
1.8%
Work from home
8.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$71,000
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$41,555
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.0%
Graduate degree 9.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.2
Male median age 45.3
Female median age 56.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
63.6%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
224
PM2.5 days
141
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Venice Gardens, FL?

Venice Gardens has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Venice Gardens, FL?

The median gross rent in Venice Gardens is $1,432 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Venice Gardens?

The median home value in Venice Gardens is $315,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Venice Gardens?

The median household income in Venice Gardens is $71,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Venice Gardens, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Venice Gardens is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Venice Gardens, FL affordable?

Venice Gardens is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

Venice Gardens at a Glance

Population
3,246
Median Income
$71,000
Home Value
$315,700
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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