Sanibel, FL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Sanibel, Florida Summary
Life in Sanibel research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sanibel over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sanibel:
The population in Sanibel is 6,420.
The median home value in Sanibel is $1,000,285.
The median income in Sanibel is $111,683.
The cost of living in Sanibel is 165 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sanibel is $1,003.
The unemployment rate in Sanibel is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Sanibel is 9.5%.
The average high in Sanibel is 82.3° and the average low is 67.4°.
Sanibel SnackAbility
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Sanibel, FL Crime Report
Crime in Sanibel summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sanibel. Key points include:
There were 40 total crimes in Sanibel in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sanibel is 532.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sanibel is 26.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sanibel is 505.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sanibel is -77.09% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sanibel Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sanibel / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 40 | 532.6 | 2,153.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 26.6 | 383.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 62.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 26.6 | 280.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 38 | 505.9 | 1,769.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 39.9 | 240.6 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 34 | 452.7 | 1,352.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 13.3 | 176.1 | 282.7 |
Sanibel, FL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Sanibel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sanibel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sanibel is 165 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sanibel is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sanibel is $1,000,285.
The median income in Sanibel is $111,683.
Sanibel's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sanibel Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sanibel | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 310 | 108 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
Sanibel, FL Weather
The average high in Sanibel is 82.3° and the average low is 67.4°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sanibel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 67.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Sanibel, FL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Sanibel
/5
HomeSnacks User -
You guys are right on target about SW Florida.It is THE most boring area i've ever lived in.The whole area,from SanibelEverglades city, is dead-er than a graveyard.You'll never meet more boring people than what lives around here,and the dim lights that run Charlotte,Lee,and Collier counties like it that way.
I could probably go on forever about how just plain BAD SW Florida is...but i don't want to rant. lolol
BTW...i'm 62 years old,and even I,at my age,am BORED TO DEATH living here in SW Florida...i wish i could move to LA.,or maybe San Francisco.
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Sanibel Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sanibel
The current population in Sanibel is 6,420. The population has decreased -3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,420 | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 7,224 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 7,128 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 7,044 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 6,899 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 6,761 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 6,655 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,604 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,610 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,622 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sanibel
Sanibel is:
96.3% White with 6,180 White residents.
0.7% African American with 45 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 65 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 48 Two Or More residents.
0.9% Hispanic with 58 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sanibel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 52.0% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.7% | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 26.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Sanibel
Sanibel is 52.3% female with 3,359 female residents.
Sanibel is 47.7% male with 3,060 male residents.
| Gender | Sanibel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sanibel for adults over 25
-0.0% of adults in Sanibel completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Sanibel completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Sanibel completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Sanibel completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Sanibel completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Sanibel completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Sanibel completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Sanibel completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sanibel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sanibel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sanibel, Florida
5.2% of households in Sanibel earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Sanibel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Sanibel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in Sanibel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Sanibel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.6% of households in Sanibel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in Sanibel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in Sanibel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Sanibel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.2% of households in Sanibel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sanibel | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.6% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
