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Sanibel, FL
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Population: 6,437
Home Price: $730,400
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Overview
Sanibel is a small town in the state of Florida with a population of 6,437. Sanibel has a tropical wet and dry climate. With a beach in close proximity you’ll find inspiration to go for walks, swims, or even picnics every day.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Retirees
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
18.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Tropical Wet and Dry
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sanibel, FL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Per Capita Income
$107,950
$37,216
$32,693
Median Household Income
$103,413
$65,613
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
10.7%
10.5%
Age
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Median Age
68.2
45.6
42.3
Gender
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Male
47.9%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
52.1%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Sanibel
Florida
United States
White
97.4%
74.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
12.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
1.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
3.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.6%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Median Home Price
$730,400
$278,147
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,104
$801
Family Households
65.3%
65.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.0%
21.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
89.7%
70.8%
72.9%
Renters
10.3%
29.2%
27.1%
Education
Sanibel
Florida
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.8%
7.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
20.4%
20.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
9.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
28.0%
17.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Mathematics
92.0%
59.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
87.0%
56.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Murder
0.0
4.3
3.0
Rape
0.0
30.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
66.9
40.7
Assault
39.9
249.7
188.5
Property Crime
Sanibel
Florida
United States
Burglary
39.9
380.1
336.1
Theft
558.1
1839.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
180.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
4.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sanibel, FL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
food wine
wine
dine
offshore fishing
beer
smugglers cove
fast food
shrimp
thai food
hot dogs
restaurants
gourmet coffee
pool tables
vegan
dining
craft beer
vegan options
vegan friendly
entrees
football
video games
food wine
cleveland sports
minnesota sports
college football
ohio state buckeyes
philly sports
health fitness
autotrix
tennis
nba
baseball
racing
classic rock
horse racing
nba mlb
fitness
golf
mlb
home decor
library
electronic music
autotrix
nature
collection
watercolor
nft
jewelry
hand drawn
photography
museum
opening reception
architectural
nft artists
fashion
poetry
creative
paintings
collections
single dad
video games
fishing
health fitness
miami dolphins
books
personal musings
kayaking
fitness
vacations
singerwannabe
photography
camping
nascar
fashion photography
outdoors
memes
computers
side hustle
toys
local news
sports
tv
public relations
southwest floridas
cable tv
corporate
autotrix
radio host
talk radio
producer writer
producer director
ebooks audiobooks
pool tables
dining
awardwinning
classic rock
lifestyle
outdoor
mlb nhl
beach
florida master naturalist
sports
summer
beaches
fishing
pool
wildlife
fly fishing
offshore fishing
space
enrichment
poolside
warm weather
nature
heated pool
pool tables
dining
hot tub
snorkeling
mothers day gifts
home decor
free shipping
farmers market
record store
gift shop
restaurants
gourmet coffee
retail
tote bags
gift cards
jewelry
pharmacy
resale
cabinets
cafe
kitchenware
strollers
collections
deals
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