Desoto Lakes, FL Area Guide

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Desoto Lakes Area Facts

  • Desoto Lakes has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Desoto Lakes crime rates are 72% lower than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Desoto Lakes is 11% higher than the Florida average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Desoto Lakes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Longwood Park
      Newtown Estates Park
      Conservatory Park
      Orange Avenue Park
      SRQ Park
      Babe Ruth Park
      Gillespie Park
      Fruitville Park

      Entertainment

      Ed Smith Stadium
      Sarasota Lanes
      Regal Hollywood 11
      Sarasota Classic Car Museum
      Art Center Sarasota
      Historical Exhibits & Education Center
      Burns Court Cinema
      Asolo Repertory Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Freddy's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      57 Tavern
      Checkers
      Smoothie King
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Desoto Lakes? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Desoto Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Desoto Lakes? The cost of living in Desoto Lakes is 108/100 - which is 11% higher than Florida.
      Desoto Lakes
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Desoto Lakes? Desoto Lakes crime rates are 508, which are 72% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      508 per 100k people

      78% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 197

      78% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -40%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Desoto Lakes? The median income in Desoto Lakes is $67,414 which is 38% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $67,41422% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4261% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Desoto Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Desoto Lakes home prices? Desoto Lakes home prices are $221,800 - which is 33% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $221,80020% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34942% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Desoto Lakes have good schools? The Desoto Lakes graduation rate is 88% - which is 6% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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