Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
34%
Nokomis
Nokomis, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,769
Population
3,826
Renter Mix
24% Rent
The quiet side of the Gulf Coast lifestyle
Coastal
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Beach
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Tourism
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Boating
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Fishing
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Suburb
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Commuter
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Parks
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Upscale
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Golf
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Located right on the north side of Venice, Nokomis is a small suburban community that delivers the best of the Florida lifestyle just a stone’s throw from the Gulf of Mexico. Bordered on two sides by bays and waterways, Nokomis is a terrific spot for folks who enjoy boating and fishing. Several businesses in town specialize in local specialties, particularly the fish market at Captain Eddie’s Seafood and the citrus vendors at Nokomis Groves.
While the beach is always a popular option, the area provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, from the sports facilities at Nokomis Community Park to the links at Venetian Golf & River Club to the untamed wilds of Myakka River State Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,258
Average: $80,144
Education
1,235
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,656
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nokomis has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Nokomis, FL is $1,782 for one bedroom, $2,121 for two bedrooms, and $2,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nokomis has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,782/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$4,017/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,933/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,364/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nokomis, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,411 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,411 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Curry Creek Preserve
- Pocono Trail Preserve
- Laurel Park
- Oscar Scherer State Park
- Shamrock Park and Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
- Punta Gorda
Top Apartments in Nokomis
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.