What are the schools like in Englewood, FL?

Englewood is served primarily by SARASOTA. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Englewood?

The median household income in Englewood, FL is $61,734 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Englewood, FL?

Englewood has an average high temperature of 72.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Englewood, FL affordable or expensive?

Englewood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Englewood is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $277,600 and the median rent is $1,207 per month.

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

Englewood has a violent crime rate of 141.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 901.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Englewood, FL a Good Place to Live?

Englewood is a small city of 19,378 in Florida, with a median household income of $61,734 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Englewood stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Englewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Englewood 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: 103.6

Englewood's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Englewood costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Englewood, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$277,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,207	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,734	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Englewood's violent crime rate is 141.8 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.8 /100k

Property Crime

901.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Englewood is served primarily by SARASOTA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Englewood, FL	National Avg
School District	SARASOTA	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Englewood sees average highs of 72.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Englewood, FL
Average High — January	72.4°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Englewood, FL	National Avg
Population	19,378	—
Median Age	67.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	6.1%	22.2%
65 and over	58.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manasota Key, FL 3 mi Grove City, FL 4 mi South Venice, FL 7 mi Plantation, FL 7 mi Warm Mineral Springs, FL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Englewood

Englewood, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

34223 34224

Englewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Englewood, FL affordable or expensive?

Englewood's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Englewood roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $277,600 and median rent is $1,207/month.

What is the crime rate in Englewood, FL?

Englewood's violent crime rate is 141.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 901.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Englewood?

Public schools in Englewood are operated by SARASOTA. The district has 31 elementary, 11 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Englewood, FL a good place to live?

Englewood, FL has a population of 19,378, a median household income of $61,734, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Englewood?

Englewood averages 72.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Englewood?

Englewood, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 34223, 34224.

What is the population of Englewood?

The population of Englewood, Florida is 19,378 with a median age of 67.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Englewood?

Key numbers for living in Englewood: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $277,600, median household income $61,734, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Englewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.