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Living in
Immokalee.
Immokalee 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 Immokalee
Living in Immokalee means embracing an affordable slice of Southwest Florida that feels distinctly different from its wealthier neighbors Naples and Marco Island. The median home value hovers around $211,000 and rent averages $941 a month, which is genuinely cheap for the region—though median household income of $48,144 tells you this isn't a wealthy community. The big trade-off is your commute: expect about 35 minutes to reach major employment centers, and you'll definitely need a car since public transit is limited to a few bus routes connecting to Naples and Marco Island.
Immokalee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
28.3%
Foreign-Born
39.3%
Broadband Internet
83.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Immokalee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Immokalee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.4%), and 63.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.1%
of residents
65 and Older
7.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.2%
of households
Married Couples
43.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.94
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 44% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Immokalee
In Immokalee, rent runs 44% below the FL average, and home values are 41% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,201
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $275,774 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Immokalee
Unemployment in Collier County, which includes Immokalee, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Immokalee: Collier County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Collier County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Immokalee Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.1 min avg
How Immokalee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Immokalee, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 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 Immokalee, 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 Immokalee, 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 Immokalee, 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
Climate92°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Immokalee has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 52°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 78°F | 55°F | 1.90" |
| Mar | 81°F | 57°F | 2.17" |
| Apr | 85°F | 62°F | 2.56" |
| May | 90°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 7.87" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 6.77" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 7.40" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 5.98" |
| Oct | 87°F | 69°F | 3.18" |
| Nov | 81°F | 60°F | 1.53" |
| Dec | 78°F | 55°F | 1.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Immokalee
Uninsured
32.7%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Immokalee
Immokalee's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 6.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
6.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Immokalee
Immokalee has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
37 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
80 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Immokalee
Immokalee Branch Library
417 North First Street, Immokalee
Cities Near Immokalee
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Immokalee?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Immokalee FAQ
Is Immokalee, Florida affordable?⌄
Immokalee's median rent is $941/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,144/year. Median home value is $210,600.
Is Immokalee, Florida safe?⌄
Immokalee 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 Immokalee, Florida?⌄
Collier County, which includes Immokalee, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Immokalee, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Immokalee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $941/month and median household income is $48,144/year. The median home value is $210,600. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Immokalee, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Immokalee is 36 minutes, which is longer than 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