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Whitney Beach, FL

Whitney Beach, FL.

Population: 7,539 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Whitney Beach, FL is $947,724 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.05M after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $10,250/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$947,724

Typical home value

-3.5%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$947,724
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
-16.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+42.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$1.22M
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.05M
Median list price
$925,000
Median price per sqft
$573
1-year sale-price change
+12.6%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
155
For-sale inventory
330
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
218
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
168 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$10,250/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,749/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,188/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,775/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,309/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2,916
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (21.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
129
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
667
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,512
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,924

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
144
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,352 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$8,439
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
86.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,780
Average weekly wage
$1,293
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,627

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Whitney BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$947,724$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$1.05M$359,990$325,000
Median days on market98 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$10,250/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,439$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Whitney Beach, FL?
$947,724.
What is the median sale price in Whitney Beach, FL?
$1.05M.
How long do homes take to sell in Whitney Beach, FL?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Whitney Beach, FL?
Typical rent: $10,250/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Whitney Beach, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Whitney Beach, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Whitney Beach, FL. 2,916 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Whitney Beach, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Whitney Beach, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whitney Beach, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Whitney Beach, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Whitney Beach, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Whitney Beach, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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