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Longboat Key

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Florida
  • 10 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Longboat Key is a town in Florida with a population of 7,179. Longboat Key is in Sarasota County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Longboat Key offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Longboat Key and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Longboat Key are highly rated.
    Population
    7,179

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $709,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,471
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      8%
    • Own
      92%
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    Longboat Key Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      27.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      693.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      13.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      1%
    • 10-17 years
      1%
    • 18-24 years
      2%
    • 25-34 years
      2%
    • 35-44 years
      3%
    • 45-54 years
      5%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      68%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Longboat Key

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,348
    National
    $55,322
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      Longboat Key Reviews

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      I have been a resident of LBK since 2007. It is a beautiful place to live. Due to this, however, it is becoming very developed and a popular tourist destination. Thus, traffic is terrible during season and the lush environment is growing sparse. Yet it is still incredibly safe. LBK offers numerous recreational activities for residents and the beach is always stunning.
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      Longboat Key is a great place to go to the beach, but only an alright place to live. There's insane seasonal traffic and really not much to do on the island itself, other than your basic public amenities (beaches, a few parks). Everybody is white and elderly, and a massive chunk of the population only lives there part-time.
      Sarasota contains numerous independent shops that do sell anything that you might need. There also numerous mom-and-pop shops that sell very unique items, such as the arts and crafts store, Blue Line. It also has all the big company stores you can think of. Overall, Sarasota's local business scene is quite superb.