Desoto Lakes, FL
Living in Desoto Lakes
Bikeability22
Walkability1
Commute73
Public Transit1
Affordability61
Public Safety73
Airports63
Hospitals25
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+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
$71kMedian 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
$229kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Nur Academy
0 miles, W
Calvary Chapel School
1 miles, S
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy
1 miles, NE
Achievement Center of Sarasota The
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Desoto Lakes, FL
Ringling College of Art and Design
3 miles, W
New College of Florida
4 miles, W
Eckerd College
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Desoto Lakes, FL
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SW
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
4 miles, E
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
6 miles, SE
Centerstone of Florida
8 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Desoto Lakes, FL
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
4 miles, NW
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
39 miles, N
Tampa International Airport
42 miles, N
Punta Gorda Airport
44 miles, SE