Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
28%
Palmetto, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,635
Population
17,918
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A waterfront community brimming with Old Florida charm
Suburban
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Affordable
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Historic
Situated about halfway between Saint Petersburg and Sarasota, Palmetto is a quiet suburb brimming with small-town charm. The Palmetto Historic District serves as the city’s quaint downtown area, offering an array of mom-and-pop shops and eateries in colorful, historic storefronts. Palmetto’s small-town feel is also furthered by a strong sense of community, which is fostered by regular events like the DeSoto Seafood Festival, A Taste of Manatee, and Movies in the Park.
Palmetto provides a wide variety of rentals, from waterfront apartments to Old Florida bungalows and everything in between. Most Palmetto rentals are within minutes of beautiful waterfront views, with the city bordering Terra Ceia Bay as well as the Manatee River. Shopping options abound near the community, with Red Barn Plaza Flea Market and Ellenton Premium Outlets both just a short drive away. Getting around from Palmetto is easy with convenience to U.S. Highway 301 in addition to Interstates 75 and 275.
Explore the City
Palmetto's historic downtown is a nice place to spend a day.
Florida Ranch-style homes are very common in Palmetto.
Visitors of Palmetto Historical Park can view well-preserved structures and engaging exhibits.
If high-rise living is your thing, you'll feel right at home with a few choices in Palmetto.
Nestled along the Manatee River, Palmetto captures the essence of small-town living.
The Emerson Point Preserve has trails through hundreds of acres.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,849
Average: $78,426
Education
3,990
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,438
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Palmetto has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Palmetto, FL is $1,445 for a studio, $1,635 for one bedroom, $1,917 for two bedrooms, and $2,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,635/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,767/month
1,910 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,697/month
1,427 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,962/month
1,024 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palmetto, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
480 Students
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Public
Grades PK-8
925 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
727 Students
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-5
598 Students
Public
Grades K-8
480 Students
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Public
Grades PK-8
925 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,168 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,192 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
566 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,168 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,165 Students
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
154 Students
Manatee Virtual Franchise (Etech School Of Manatee)
Public
Grades K-12
42 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
16 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South Florida Museum
- Parker Manatee Aquarium
- Bishop Planetarium
- Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
- Emerson Point Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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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 June 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.