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Palmetto, Florida

city · Manatee County

At a glance

13,588
Population
$313,400
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$352,497
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,366/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$62,621
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
51.14%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost7% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates87.1%
College graduates28.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Palmetto
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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