Living in Sanibel, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Sanibel. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,378
Sanibel at a Glance
Median Home Value
$842,400
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$746
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K
Walk Score
15/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$99,286
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 32
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Score: 95.15655286409095
Population
2,378
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$842,400
Median Rent
$746
Median Income
$99,286
Affordability Index
44
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
199% above nat'l avg
36% below nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Property Crime
21.5 per 1K
3% above nat'l avg
23% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.7 per 1K, Property crime 17.5 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
15/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
78/100
69% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
78
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
32 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
N/A
Poverty Rate
6.4%
24% below nat'l avg