Population 6,936 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lely Resort
Household size in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.60 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.38 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.60 | −0.31 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Lely Resort is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 47.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 50.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.5 | 52.6 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.6 | 54.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +13.4 | +6.6 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.6, Lely Resort is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 8.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lely Resort: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Even so, single parents are more common here than in Naples overall (7.3%). The single-parent share has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lely Resort
Renters in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 21.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.8% | 25.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.2% | 24.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 21.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Lely Resort than nationally: 41.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Lely Resort has the highest share of renters of any Naples neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 33.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 31.1% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 28.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 24.2% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.1 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lely Resort: 28.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 16.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1993 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1994 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1995 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1999 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lely Resort is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Lely Resort has the newest homes of any Naples neighborhood.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,040 | $1,250 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,028 | $1,242 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,377 | $1,509 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,012 | $2,129 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$972 | +$879 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lely Resort costs $2,012 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Naples as a whole ($2,129). Rent has climbed $972 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lely Resort
Bachelor's degrees in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 32.7% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 33.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 39.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 43.5% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +10.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lely Resort is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 87.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.0% | 90.7% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 92.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +4.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lely Resort is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Naples as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lely Resort
| Period | Lely Resort | Naples | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 7.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lely Resort is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Naples as a whole (4.0%). Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lely Resort compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lely Resort | 2.13 | 55.6 | 8.4% | 41.0% | 28.0% | 2009 | $2,012 | 49.5% | 93.4% | 5.6% |
| Wentworth Estates | 2.04 | 60.7 | 4.7% | 12.6% | 37.1% | 2007 | $2,305 | 41.8% | 81.6% | 0.5% |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2.03 | 57.5 | 8.6% | 29.6% | 24.8% | 1995 | $1,600 | 29.3% | 93.3% | 1.5% |
| Old Naples | 1.92 | 65.5 | 3.8% | 26.4% | 46.1% | 1990 | $1,811 | 58.9% | 92.3% | 3.8% |
| Moorings-Coquina Sands | 2.05 | 64.4 | 3.7% | 21.0% | 45.4% | 1976 | $2,161 | 73.5% | 97.6% | 1.6% |
| Vineyards | 2.21 | 54.6 | 5.2% | 30.1% | 30.4% | 1999 | $1,607 | 45.6% | 96.5% | 2.6% |
| Park Shore | 1.91 | 66.8 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 49.4% | 1983 | $3,485 | 71.1% | 98.1% | 2.8% |
| Summit Place in Naples | 3.00 | 31.3 | 27.9% | 35.8% | 3.7% | 2008 | $1,679 | 33.6% | 91.2% | 10.0% |
| Pelican Bay | 1.75 | 71.4 | 1.9% | 6.4% | 45.4% | 1992 | $3,311 | 71.2% | 98.8% | 7.7% |
| Pelican Marsh | 1.84 | 73.0 | 4.6% | 36.4% | 39.5% | 2000 | $2,014 | 68.7% | 96.7% | 1.4% |
| Orangetree | 2.93 | 39.3 | 2.0% | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2008 | $1,399 | 38.7% | 96.0% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lely Resort. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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