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Living in
South Venice.
South Venice 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 South Venice
This is a mature community (median age 54.6 years) that's still attracting families and younger professionals, especially with major development like West Villages adding new subdivisions. Housing is more affordable than you'd expect for the region—median home values around $337,300 and rents averaging $1,852—though you're definitely paying for Florida living with the heat, summer humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms that come with the territory. Your day-to-day life here revolves around car dependency; the area is compact at 6.4 square miles but fully urban, with an average commute of about 23 minutes to jobs in the broader North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota metro area.
South Venice at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
50.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
11.9%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics11.9% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in South Venice: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Venice, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (19.2%), and 7.3% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
28.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.1%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 11% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in South Venice
In South Venice, rent runs 11% above the FL average, and home values are 6% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,149
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in South Venice
Unemployment in Sarasota County, which includes South Venice, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
South Venice: Sarasota County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sarasota County (county-wide) · Annual averages
South Venice is about 4% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What South Venice Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How South Venice residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Venice, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 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 South Venice, 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 South Venice, 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
South Venice 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 South Venice, 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
South Venice 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
South Venice 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
52.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Venice
Uninsured
12.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Venice's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · North Venice
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Englewood
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.
Education25.5% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in South Venice
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Venice
South Venice has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
35 mi awayCities Near South Venice
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to South Venice?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
South Venice FAQ
Is South Venice, Florida affordable?⌄
South Venice's median rent is $1,852/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $77,097/year. Median home value is $337,300.
Is South Venice, Florida safe?⌄
South Venice 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 South Venice, Florida?⌄
Sarasota County, which includes South Venice, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Venice, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in South Venice is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,852/month and median household income is $77,097/year. The median home value is $337,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Venice, Florida?⌄
The average commute in South Venice 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