Venice, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
26,467 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,340 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$381,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$853 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,484 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sarasota County
3
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sarasota County
4
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 2 0 63
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 7 0 80
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 2 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 2%

Schools

Island Village Montessori School
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Laurel Nokomis School
2 miles, N 4.6 star
Venice Elementary School
2 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Suncoast Technical College
13 miles, N 1.4 star
Meridian College
18 miles, N 1 star
Charlotte Technical College
18 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Venice Regional Bayfront Health
3 miles, SW 2.3 star
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
13 miles, N 4.1 star
Englewood Community Hospital
13 miles, S 4.1 star
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
30 miles, SE 1.9 star