Palmetto is in Manatee County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 14,000 residents, a median age of 40 and a median household income of $50,000. 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 | 14,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 40 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $50,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $350,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $1,900 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | At U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 91°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 74°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | 10 min |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 25 min |
| County | Manatee County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 4.2% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 95 vs U.S. 100 |
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Palmetto is much the smaller, 14,000 residents against 60,000. The beach is 20 minutes from Bradenton and 25 from Palmetto. Expect to pay around $400,000 in Bradenton and $350,000 in Palmetto at the median.
Read more about Bradenton →Palmetto is much the smaller, 14,000 residents against 32,000. Incomes run $90,000 in Parrish and $50,000 in Palmetto. The beach is 25 minutes from Palmetto and 35 from Parrish.
Read more about Parrish →Palmetto is much the smaller, 14,000 residents against 55,000. Incomes run $110,000 in Lakewood Ranch and $50,000 in Palmetto. Expect to pay around $600,000 in Lakewood Ranch and $350,000 in Palmetto at the median.
Read more about Lakewood Ranch →Expect to pay around $1,200,000 in Longboat Key and $350,000 in Palmetto at the median. Incomes run $130,000 in Longboat Key and $50,000 in Palmetto. If you rent before buying, budget $3,600 in Longboat Key or $1,900 in Palmetto.
Read more about Longboat Key →Checked against the published source, not estimated