City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

South Patrick Shores, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for South Patrick Shores - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,726
Residents
$86,048
Median income
$410,800
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

South Patrick Shores - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, South Patrick Shores places in the 67th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

67th
percentile, household income
78th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: South Patrick Shores, FL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 6,726 residents in South Patrick Shores, a small town within Florida. The typical household in South Patrick Shores brings in $86,048 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.7%. South Patrick Shores's housing stock carries a median value of $410,800, and the median resident age is 51.4 years. About 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,709 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for South Patrick Shores workers runs 20.5 minutes, with 74.8% driving alone and 12.1% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.4 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

6,726 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$86,048 /yr

Poverty 3.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does South Patrick Shores compare to other US cities?

South Patrick Shores measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 67% higher than other cities
Home value 78% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares South Patrick Shores against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places South Patrick Shores toward the top of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, South Patrick Shores ranks #187 - the 80th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares South Patrick Shores only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#261 of 903
71st percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#537 of 930
40th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#226 of 894
75th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#712 of 930
22nd percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#187 of 930
80th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

67thIncome percentile

67th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How South Patrick Shores's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$410,800 22nd percentile more affordable than 22% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. South Patrick Shores $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - South Patrick Shores, FL South Patrick Shores, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not South Patrick Shores, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution South Patrick Shores, FL median $86,048/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
South Patrick Shores, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for South Patrick Shores, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 44.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,726
Median Income
$86,048
Median Home Value
$410,800
Median Age
51.4
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Labor force participation
55.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.5 minutes
Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.3%
Work from Home
12.1%
Other
4.4%

Based on 3,376 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county South Patrick Shores sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to South Patrick Shores's 6,726 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

North Syracuse, NY
6,727 people
Vine Grove, KY
6,721 people
Northborough, MA
6,720 people
Brookings, OR
6,733 people
Gateway, AK
6,716 people
Purcell, OK
6,716 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to South Patrick Shores's $86,048 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Villa Rica, GA
$86,052 median income
Chester, MA
$86,042 median income
North Cleveland, TX
$86,042 median income
Jenison, MI
$86,063 median income
Alondra Park, CA
$86,064 median income
Lorane, PA
$86,064 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - South Patrick Shores, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition South Patrick Shores, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.3% 7.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.9% White 86.3% Black or African American 2.8% Asian 3.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 7.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How South Patrick Shores compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
South Patrick Shores (this city) 6,726 $86,048
Lake Alfred 6,803 $68,854
Indiantown 6,646 $52,372
Marianna 6,815 $36,346
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about South Patrick Shores, FL?

What is the population of South Patrick Shores, FL? +

South Patrick Shores, FL counts 6,726 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in South Patrick Shores, FL? +

The median household income in South Patrick Shores is $86,048 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in South Patrick Shores? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for South Patrick Shores; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in South Patrick Shores, FL? +

Homes in South Patrick Shores carry a median value of $410,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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