The Town FilesSouth Venice, Florida
Community in Sarasota County · population 15,619 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $337,300
- Household income
- $77,097
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 50.9
South Venice is a community of 15,619 people in Sarasota County, Florida. The median home is worth $337,300, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Florida towns, better for families than 95% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 76% of Florida towns.
How South Venice 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 South Venice is worth $337,300, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $77,097, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,852 a month. 83.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Venice | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $337,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,852 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $77,097 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in South Venice
| People | South Venice | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in South Venice
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 51.6°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Venice since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 17, 1985 about 1.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 1, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 27, 2002.
Severe weather in Sarasota County since 1996
Sarasota County has been included in 48 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 Sarasota County
Sarasota County had 190,078 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,133 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in South Venice itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Towns near South Venice
- Venice Gardens, FL2.0 mi · 3,402 people · home $347,200
- Plantation, FL3.2 mi · 5,034 people · home $417,700
- Venice, FL5.0 mi · 25,463 people · home $434,700
- Nokomis, FL5.6 mi · 3,217 people · home $231,800
- Englewood, FL6.7 mi · 20,800 people · home $339,900
- Laurel, FL7.7 mi · 12,186 people · home $478,900
- Warm Mineral Springs, FL9.0 mi · 5,442 people · home $188,300
- Osprey, FL10.7 mi · 6,690 people · home $750,000
South Venice questions
Is South Venice, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Venice scores better for retirees than 64% of Florida towns and quieter than 66%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.9).
How much does a house cost in South Venice?
The median owner-occupied home in South Venice is valued at $337,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,097, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,852 a month.
What is the weather like in South Venice?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 51.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does South Venice get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Venice since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 17, 1985. 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)