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Longboat Key, Florida

town · Manatee County (primary) , Sarasota County

At a glance

7,539
Population
$1,022,100
Median home value (all homes)
237% above U.S. median
$956,329
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,501/mo
Median rent
160% above U.S. median
$158,030
Median household income
101% above U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
59.38%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 167 — 67% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing255% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost14% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates98.9%
College graduates70.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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