Immokalee, FL Utility & Living Guide
Living in Immokalee offers a small-town agricultural vibe with close-knit community ties.
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$900/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index85 (15% below national average)
Family Score5/10
Median Home$250,000
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$120/mo
Lee County Electric Cooperative
🔥 Gas
—
N/A (predominantly electric heating)
💧 Water
$45/mo
Immokalee Water & Sewer District
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
Waste Pro USA
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1100/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $250,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $650 |
Affordable housing is limited despite lower prices. Many residents live in mobile homes or agricultural worker housing.
Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
85
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
15% below national average
Groceries
90
Transportation
92
Healthcare
88
Childcare/mo
$650
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
5/10
Safety Index
42
Higher = safer
School Rating
4/10 (Collier County District)
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$650/mo
City Pulse
Population Trend
+3% growth (2020-2023)
Political Climate
Historically Red with growing Purple influence
Business Momentum
Moderate with focus on agriculture, healthcare and migrant services
Top Local Concerns
job opportunities, healthcare access, flood risks
🚌 Transit for Families
Limited public transit, car-dependent community
🎡 Top Kid Attractions
- Immokalee Pioneer Museum
- Seminole Casino playground
- Roberts Ranch
Best Neighborhoods for Families
The Ranchlands offers newer family homes. Central areas provide walkable access to schools but older housing.
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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
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Agricultural zoning restrictions. Limited short-term rental allowances.
Tomato farming remains economic backbone but vulnerable to climate shifts. Healthcare and education sectors growing.
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📊 Immokalee — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
💰 Median Household Income
$40,114
👤 Median Age
29.0
🏠 Homeownership Rate
35.5%
🔑 Renter Rate
64.5%
📉 Poverty Rate
28.4%
💼 Unemployment Rate
6.6%
📡 Internet Access
66.5%
🎓 College Educated
7.3%