Desoto Lakes, FL

Living in Desoto Lakes

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 1
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 25
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Schools 35
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Residents

4.1k Population +93 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated
65% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black4%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial1%
Other11%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office25%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$229k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$362 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached74%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%

Home Value

$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity92%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Desoto Lakes

United States45
Florida50
North Port Metro Area43
Sarasota County28

Property Crime in Desoto Lakes

United States48
Florida57
North Port Metro Area42
Sarasota County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 2 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 67 4 0
Apr 71 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 81 9 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 82 9 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Desoto Lakes

Inland Flooding25
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Desoto Lakes, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Desoto Lakes, FL

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Nur Academy
0 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Desoto Lakes, FL

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Eckerd College
26 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Desoto Lakes, FL

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Airports

Airports near Desoto Lakes, FL

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Punta Gorda Airport
44 miles, SE