Venice, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 19,319
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income High

Geography

Venice is located on Florida's west coast on the Gulf of Mexico.

Cultural Attractions

The annual Sharks Tooth and Seafood Festival is a community event that attracts thousands of visitors.

Recreation

The Historic Spanish Point Museum exhibits the region's archaeological history.

Historical

Venice sits on land that was purchased from Florida for about 90 cents an acre.

Fun Fact

The plentiful prehistoric sharks' teeth on the Venice beaches have earned the city the title "Shark Tooth Capital of the World."

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
19,319
Population under 55:
28.8%
Population over 55:
71.2%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Tampa

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 50°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,735
Median home price:
$145,000
Average property tax:
$2,485

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
11.4%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
2
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
2
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
4

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
14/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
24/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
501

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