Holmes Beach, FL

Holmes Beach, Florida

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.

The People and Families of Holmes Beach

In Holmes Beach, about 58% of adults are married.

Holmes Beach has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Holmes Beach Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Holmes Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Holmes Beach, FL

Comparing Holmes Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Holmes Beach Almanac

Holmes Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Holmes Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Holmes Beach residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Holmes Beach Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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