What it's like to live in Naples
Naples is a small city in Florida with household incomes running above the national average, crime rates well below the national average, commutes that run shorter than most cities, and a highly educated workforce. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Naples deals with rent well above the national average, home prices well above the national average, larger class sizes than the national average, and hot summers.
The good
- Higher-than-average incomes
- Low crime rates
- Short commutes
- Highly educated workforce
- Growing population
The not so good
- Rent well above the national average
- High home prices
- High student-teacher ratio
- Hot summers
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
How Naples compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Naples
Based on Naples's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$4,610
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $92,200 a year
- 48% of Naples renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$305,120
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $152,560
- Homes cost 10.0× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▲ 63% above US
$2,305/mo median rent
Rent is expensive here, at $2,305 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,525,600. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.
Median home value $1,525,600 · 48% of renters cost-burdened
Job market
4.1% county unemployment
Unemployment in Collier County is 4.1%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.
Collier County (county-wide)
Safety▼ 73% below US
107 violent crimes per 100k
Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.
Property crime 1556/100k · Naples Police Department · 2022 data
Getting around▼ 14% below US
22 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 22.4 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 6 in 10 workers drive to work; 37% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are hot and humid, with highs regularly hitting 91°F, and winters are mild, with lows rarely dropping below 58°F. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Healthcare
1 hospital
There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.
Medicare-certified hospitals
Education & workforce▲ 79% above US
64% bachelor's degree or higher
This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.
Schools
5 public schools inside the boundary
There are 5 public schools inside the boundary and 2 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18:1, slightly above the national average of 16:1.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Big Cypress National Preserve (46 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Naples's strongest points are household incomes running above the national average and crime rates well below the national average; the main tradeoffs are rent well above the national average and home prices well above the national average. A year of median rent ($2,305/mo) equals 18% of the median household income here, less than the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit anyone prioritizing low crime, remote workers (37% of workers here already work from home), and college-educated professionals. It may be a harder fit for renters on a tight budget.
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