Immokalee, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Immokalee, FL Utility & Living Guide

Living in Immokalee offers a small-town agricultural vibe with close-knit community ties.

Last updated: June 5, 2026
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

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$900/mo
2 Bedrooms$1100/mo
3 Bedrooms$1400/mo
Median Home Price$250,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
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 Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<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%