The Town FilesImmokalee, Florida
Community in Collier County · population 24,557 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $210,600
- Household income
- $48,144
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 29.7
Immokalee is a community of 24,557 people in Collier County, Florida. The median home is worth $210,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 79% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Florida towns.
How Immokalee ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Immokalee is worth $210,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $48,144, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $941 a month. 39.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Immokalee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $941 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $48,144 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 39.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Immokalee
| People | Immokalee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 0.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 39.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 36.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Immokalee
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 52.2°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 123 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Immokalee since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 11, 1968 about 1.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 22, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 17, 1997.
Severe weather in Collier County since 1996
Collier County has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Collier County
Collier County had 171,813 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,041 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Immokalee itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Immokalee
13 public schools with 7,045 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,055 | 24.5 |
| IMMOKALEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,402 | 20.6 |
| LAKE TRAFFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 704 | 15.6 |
| EDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 613 | 15.3 |
| PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 610 | 13.6 |
| HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 578 | 13.1 |
| VILLAGE OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 533 | 16.2 |
| RCMA IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 343 | 14.9 |
| THE PHOENIX PROGRAM-IMMOKALEE | 4-12 | 90 | 22.5 |
| THE PACE PROGRAM | 6-12 | 54 | — |
| IMMOKALEE TEEN PARENTING PROG | 6-12 | 37 | — |
| NEW BEGINNINGS IMMOKALEE | 2-8 | 26 | 8.7 |
Towns near Immokalee
- Ave Maria, FL7.1 mi · 6,242 people · home $459,200
- Orangetree, FL13.2 mi · 5,896 people · home $498,600
- Lehigh Acres, FL18.7 mi · 114,287 people · home $292,400
- LaBelle, FL20.6 mi · 4,966 people · home $204,400
- Florida Gulf Coast University, FL21.5 mi · 3,659 people · home —
- Island Walk, FL21.5 mi · 2,812 people · home $667,900
- Gateway, FL22.9 mi · 10,376 people · home $453,900
- Bonita Springs, FL22.9 mi · 53,644 people · home $497,100
Immokalee questions
Is Immokalee, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Immokalee scores better for retirees than 5% of Florida towns and quieter than 21%. 7.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.7).
How much does a house cost in Immokalee?
The median owner-occupied home in Immokalee is valued at $210,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,144, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $941 a month.
What is the weather like in Immokalee?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 52.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Immokalee get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Immokalee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 11, 1968. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)