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Living in
Englewood.
Englewood is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Englewood
This quiet census-designated place straddling Charlotte and Sarasota counties isn't built around tourism — it's a genuine place where people actually settle down, and that matters if you're considering a real move here. The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.3 percent, and most people commute about 25 minutes, which keeps you connected to the larger North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area without feeling trapped in sprawl. What really defines life here is that this is genuinely a retirement community — the median age is nearly 67, with over half the population 65 and older — so don't expect a young, high-energy scene; instead you get a quieter, established neighborhood culture where people are invested in their properties and their neighbors.
Englewood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
68.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Englewood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Englewood, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (24.6%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
4.7%
of residents
65 and Older
60.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
6.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Englewood
In Englewood, rent runs 26% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,391
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
27.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $323,601 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Englewood
Unemployment in Sarasota County, which includes Englewood, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Englewood: Sarasota County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sarasota County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Englewood is about 4% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Englewood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.2 min avg
How Englewood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Englewood, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
Small hub1.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, which covers Englewood, runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
95
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
744
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sarasota County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sarasota County, which includes Englewood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.8M |
| 2023 | 3 | Tropical Storm | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Tornado | $2001.1M |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $252,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Tornado | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sarasota County, county-wide
Englewood is about 4% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarasota County, which includes Englewood, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
129
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sarasota County, county-wide
Englewood is about 4% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Englewood has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.68" |
| Feb | 75°F | 54°F | 2.00" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.97" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.47" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 3.25" |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 7.81" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.39" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 8.34" |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.16" |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 3.35" |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.54" |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.31" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Englewood
Englewood has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · North Venice
North Port Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 13.8 mi away · North Port
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Englewood
Englewood's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Englewood
Englewood has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Englewood
Elsie Quirk Library
100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood
Cities Near Englewood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Englewood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Englewood FAQ
Is Englewood, Florida affordable?⌄
Englewood's median rent is $1,242/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,222/year. Median home value is $339,900.
Is Englewood, Florida safe?⌄
Englewood is policed by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 95 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 744 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Englewood, Florida?⌄
Sarasota County, which includes Englewood, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Englewood, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Englewood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,242/month and median household income is $69,222/year. The median home value is $339,900. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Englewood, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Englewood is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from