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Living in
Venice.
About
Life in Venice
Living in Venice means settling into a community that's unmistakably built around retirees and empty nesters — nearly two-thirds of the population is over 65, which shapes everything from the pace of life to local priorities. Housing costs are moderate for coastal Florida, with median home values around $435,000 and rental rates near $1,600 a month, though you'll want to know that nearly 30% of housing units sit vacant, a quirk of the seasonal nature here. Summers are genuinely hot and humid with pronounced wet seasons, winters are mild, and the city's draw as the self-proclaimed Shark's Tooth Capital means you'll share beaches and downtown with seasonal visitors.
Venice at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
69.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
11.7%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+19.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.7% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Venice: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Venice, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (12.0%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
5.3%
of residents
65 and Older
61.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
6.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
49.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.76
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 Venice
In Venice, home values are 21% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,788
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
28.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $380,378 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.7 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Venice
Unemployment in Venice is 1.7 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Venice Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.1 min avg
How Venice residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Venice, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 58 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 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 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Venice runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
65.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,440.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Venice Police Department
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 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
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarasota County, which includes 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
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
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
51.3"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Venice
Venice has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Sarasota
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 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.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Venice
Venice's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Venice
Venice has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
31 mi awayPublic Libraries in Venice
Venice Public Library
300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice
Cities Near Venice
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Venice?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Venice FAQ
Is Venice, Florida affordable?⌄
Venice's median rent is $1,606/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $76,755/year. Median home value is $434,700.
Is Venice, Florida safe?⌄
Venice's violent crime rate was 66 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1441 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Venice, Florida?⌄
Venice has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Venice, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Venice is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,606/month and median household income is $76,755/year. The median home value is $434,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Venice, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Venice is 26 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