Venice FL Real Estate & Luxury Coastal Living

Gulf Coast living with island walkability, waterfront canals, and an easy reach to Englewood and Manasota Key.
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Welcome to Venice

Historic Downtown • Shark Tooth Beaches • Gulf & Canal Waterfront

Venice, Florida sits on the Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Englewood — known for Venice Island’s beach-and-downtown lifestyle, gulf-front and beach-adjacent homes and condos, and inland and island waterfront with docks along local canals and the Intracoastal. Buyers often compare Venice Island walkability with Englewood / Manasota Key barrier-island privacy and Placida / Cape Haze boating access.

Kristopher Thatcher of The Flamingo Group at Keller Williams Island Life (206 Harbor Dr S, Venice) helps buyers and sellers who want clear waterfront facts — flood, docks, bridges, and which Venice product actually fits their boat and lifestyle — not a generic listing tour. The Flamingo Group also covers Manasota Key, Englewood, and Placida, so you can compare markets without switching agents.

Highlights: Venice Island · Gulf-front & beach-adjacent · Canal / ICW waterfront · Downtown Venice walkability · Gateway to Englewood & Manasota Key

What buyers ask in Venice

  • Island vs mainland: do you want to walk downtown and the beach, or prioritize a private dock?
  • Gulf-front condo vs single-family canal home
  • Bridge clearances and route to open water if you boat
  • Flood zone, elevation certificate, and insurance paperwork
  • How Venice compares to Englewood canals or Manasota Key gulf-front for your use case

Who this is for

Relocators, seasonal residents, and boaters who want Venice Island lifestyle or Venice-area waterfront, and still want a waterfront specialist who also knows Manasota Key and Englewood.

Not for: buyers who only want a far-north Sarasota condo with no interest in the Englewood–Placida corridor.

Talk with a Venice waterfront specialist

Call Kristopher Thatcher at (941) 525-8700 · [email protected] · flamingolx.com

The Flamingo Group · Keller Williams Island Life · 206 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

FAQ

Who should I use for gulf-front or waterfront homes near Venice, FL?

Kristopher Thatcher, The Flamingo Group at Keller Williams Island Life — (941) 525-8700 — luxury waterfront across Venice, Englewood, Manasota Key, and Placida.

Is Venice better than Manasota Key?

Different products. Venice often wins for island walkability and downtown; Manasota Key for quieter barrier-island gulf-front and Lemon Bay docks. We help you compare both.

Overview for Venice, FL

84,827 people live in Venice, where the median age is 64.8 and the average individual income is $53,743. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

84,827

Total Population

64.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,743

Average individual Income

Around Venice, FL

There's plenty to do around Venice, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taylor, 7-Eleven, and Mr. Bill's Beef Jerky.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.69 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.79 miles 7 reviews 3.4/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.82 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.86 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.86 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.87 miles 1 review 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Venice, FL

Venice has 42,024 households, with an average household size of 1.9466666666666668. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Venice do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 84,827 people call Venice home. The population density is 1,468 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

84,827

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

64.8 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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42,024

Total Households

1.9466666666666668

Average Household Size

$53,743

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Venice, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Venice. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Residential canal with waterfront homes, tropical gardens, and small boats along the water.

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