What are the schools like in Bokeelia, FL?

Bokeelia is served primarily by LEE. The district operates 61 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 33 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bokeelia?

The median household income in Bokeelia, FL is $66,691 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Bokeelia, FL?

Bokeelia has an average high temperature of 76.8°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches.

Bokeelia, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bokeelia, FL affordable or expensive?

Bokeelia's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bokeelia is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $263,400 and the median rent is $1,105 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bokeelia, FL?

Crime rate data for Bokeelia is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bokeelia, FL a Good Place to Live?

Bokeelia is a small town of 2,230 in Florida, with a median household income of $66,691 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Bokeelia stands out for solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bokeelia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bokeelia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.1

Bokeelia's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bokeelia costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bokeelia, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$263,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,105	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,691	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bokeelia is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bokeelia is served primarily by LEE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bokeelia, FL	National Avg
School District	LEE	—
Elementary Schools	61	—
Middle Schools	18	—
High Schools	33	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bokeelia sees average highs of 76.8°F in January and 94.0°F in July, with 54.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bokeelia, FL
Average High — January	76.8°F
Average High — July	94.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bokeelia, FL	National Avg
Population	2,230	—
Median Age	59.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	40.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pineland, FL 1 mi Pine Island Center, FL 4 mi Matlacha, FL 5 mi Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL 6 mi Burnt Store Marina, FL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Bokeelia

Bokeelia, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33922

Bokeelia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bokeelia, FL affordable or expensive?

Bokeelia's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bokeelia roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $263,400 and median rent is $1,105/month.

What is the crime rate in Bokeelia, FL?

Crime data for Bokeelia is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bokeelia?

Public schools in Bokeelia are operated by LEE. The district has 61 elementary, 18 middle, and 33 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bokeelia, FL a good place to live?

Bokeelia, FL has a population of 2,230, a median household income of $66,691, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bokeelia?

Bokeelia averages 76.8°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bokeelia?

Bokeelia, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33922.

What is the population of Bokeelia?

The population of Bokeelia, Florida is 2,230 with a median age of 59.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bokeelia?

Key numbers for living in Bokeelia: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $263,400, median household income $66,691, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bokeelia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.