Golden Gate is in Collier County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 23,000 residents, a median age of 35 and a median household income of $65,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 23,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 35 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $65,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $480,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,200 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 10% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 91°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 77°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | 15 min |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 25 min |
| County | Collier County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 3.3% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 103 vs U.S. 100 |
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The beach is 25 minutes from Golden Gate and 50 from Ave Maria. Ave Maria is much the smaller, 12,000 residents against 23,000. Incomes run $90,000 in Ave Maria and $65,000 in Golden Gate.
Read more about Ave Maria →The beach is 25 minutes from Golden Gate and 55 from Immokalee. Expect to pay around $480,000 in Golden Gate and $280,000 in Immokalee at the median. Incomes run $65,000 in Golden Gate and $40,000 in Immokalee.
Read more about Immokalee →The beach is 10 minutes from Naples and 25 from Golden Gate. Incomes run $125,000 in Naples and $65,000 in Golden Gate. Golden Gate skews younger, a median age of 35 against 66.
Read more about Naples →Expect to pay around $900,000 in Marco Island and $480,000 in Golden Gate at the median. Golden Gate skews younger, a median age of 35 against 65. Incomes run $110,000 in Marco Island and $65,000 in Golden Gate.
Read more about Marco Island →Checked against the published source, not estimated