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Holmes Beach, Florida, in Manatee county, is 15 miles NW of Sarasota, Florida (center to center) and 34 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Sarasota - Bradenton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,966 people in Holmes Beach.
In Holmes Beach, about 58% of adults are married.
Holmes Beach has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Holmes Beach had a median family income of $55,669. Holmes Beach has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the city living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Holmes Beach. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Holmes Beach, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,450) in Holmes Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 67% of housing in Holmes Beach is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Holmes Beach, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Holmes Beach, 85% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Holmes Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Holmes Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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