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South Venice

#52 in Best Places to Retire in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Florida
  • 37 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    B-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    A
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B-
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South Venice is a town in Florida with a population of 14,535. South Venice is in Sarasota County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in South Venice offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in South Venice and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in South Venice are highly rated.
Population
14,535

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$162,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,153
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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South Venice Rankings

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Crime & Safety

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

Diversity
B-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    5%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    33%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    13%

Working in South Venice

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$50,880
National
$55,322
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    South Venice Reviews

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    South Venice Florida is a unique mix of both calm retirement community and active nuclear family community. The area is home to thousands of retired folks from New York, New Jersey, and Michigan. It is also home, 6 months out of the year, to people form Canada, Germany, Russia, and Poland. This mix of people from different backgrounds makes south Venice a very interesting place to live and to make friends. Although most people are "snow birds" and prefer to visit during the cooler months, more people are actually choosing to live here. Due to people moving into the area, we have most of the shops, restaurants, parks, and recreational facilities that most people would find in a city. This makes it a good place for raising a family and for retired folks looking to stay active.
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    I moved to South Venice in 2002. At the time my daughter was 4 years old. Venice is a fantastic place to raise a child. The schools here are amazing & living so close to the beach certainly has it's perks. However, now on to what I would change........ Red tide! I hope a solution is found soon.
    I like living in Venice because it is a quiet town, but it can also be dangerous because there is a large population of older adults who come down in the winter months who have a hard time driving and make the roads a dangerous environment to be on. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from, but the beaches are the best part!