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Living in
Golden Gate.
Golden Gate is an unincorporated community in Collier County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Golden Gate
Living in Golden Gate means you're part of a young, family-oriented community where nearly 44% of households have children under 18. The Latino community is substantial and woven into the fabric of daily life here. A median household income around $68,000 paired with home values in the $410,000 range makes this more accessible than nearby Naples, though it's still a significant commitment compared to much of Florida.
Golden Gate at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Foreign-Born
53.0%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
-2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics53.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Golden Gate: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Golden Gate, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (30.1%), and 64.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
8.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.3%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.63
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Golden Gate
In Golden Gate, home values are 14% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,767
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Golden Gate
Unemployment in Collier County, which includes Golden Gate, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Golden Gate: Collier County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Collier County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Golden Gate Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How Golden Gate residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Golden Gate, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Major hub26.5M 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 Collier County Sheriff's Office, which covers Golden Gate, runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
94.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
492.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Collier County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Collier County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Collier County, which includes Golden Gate, the most common type is drought, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Drought | $500 |
| 2024 | 24 | Flood | $562.2M |
| 2023 | 11 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Flood | $2200.0M |
| 2021 | 8 | Lightning | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Flood | $77,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Hail | $82,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Drought | $5,000 |
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
Collier County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collier County, which includes Golden Gate, is typically good — 263 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
263
per year
Moderate Days
102
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Collier County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Golden Gate has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
61.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 52°F | 2.70" |
| Feb | 77°F | 54°F | 2.06" |
| Mar | 79°F | 57°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 83°F | 61°F | 2.50" |
| May | 87°F | 66°F | 3.98" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 9.62" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 9.78" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 10.83" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 10.00" |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 81°F | 60°F | 1.85" |
| Dec | 76°F | 55°F | 2.16" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Golden Gate
Uninsured
22.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Golden Gate's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Naples
Axiom Behavioral Health at Naples
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · Naples
Naples Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Naples
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.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Golden Gate
Golden Gate's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Golden Gate
Golden Gate has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
41 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Golden Gate
Golden Gate Branch Library
2462 Lucerne Rd., Naples
Cities Near Golden Gate
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Golden Gate?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Golden Gate FAQ
Is Golden Gate, Florida affordable?⌄
Golden Gate's median rent is $1,713/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $68,475/year. Median home value is $409,700.
Is Golden Gate, Florida safe?⌄
Golden Gate is policed by the Collier County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 94 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 493 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Golden Gate, Florida?⌄
Collier County, which includes Golden Gate, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Golden Gate, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Golden Gate is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,713/month and median household income is $68,475/year. The median home value is $409,700. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Golden Gate, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Golden Gate 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