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Palmetto, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Palmetto
Palmetto is a coastal city is Southwest Florida popular for its warm weather and many marinas. Retirees seeking outdoor recreation in a small community can find it in Palmetto.…
Palmetto is a coastal city is Southwest Florida popular for its warm weather and many marinas. Retirees seeking outdoor recreation in a small community can find it in Palmetto. Besides this, its proximity to major metro areas and its affordability make it popular for homebuyers looking for a 55+ community in Palmetto.
Climate & Geography in Palmetto
Located south of Tampa and north of Sarasota, Palmetto is a peninsula on the Gulf Coast of Florida. It experiences a subtropical climate characterized by long, hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is frequent during the late summer, resulting in higher than average rainfall. There are, on average, 242 days of sun.
Palmetto Area Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Outdoor recreation is abundant in Palmetto. There is no shortage of boating and fishing opportunities on the city’s many marinas. In addition, residents can hike the trails and view the wildlife at the Emerson Point Preserve and the Felts Audubon Preserve. There are also two golf courses within city limits, and many more in surrounding areas.
Palmetto has all the necessary daily amenities, including brand-name shops and local breweries. Residents seeking more community events, farmers markets, and smaller boutiques can head to Bradenton’s downtown and Riverwalk, located just minutes away. Sarasota, a half-hour drive south of Palmetto, has even more shopping, art galleries, and dining.
Cost of Living & Taxes in Palmetto
The cost of living in Palmetto is slightly above the national average. Housing, transportation, and grocery costs are all above average, but utilities and health care costs are below the national average. Though Palmetto’s cost of living is above the U.S. average, it is below Florida’s average.
Florida does not tax any income, including Social Security and retirement income. Property taxes are below average, and sales taxes are similar to the rest of the U.S.
Palmetto Area Health Care
55+ communities in Palmetto are part of the Sarasota metro area which scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 10 communities across the country.
There are no hospitals in Palmetto, but the closest hospital that is rated as high performing by U.S. News is Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Also in Bradenton is the high performing Blake Medical Center. Other nearby high performing hospitals include Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota and St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Palmetto, there is 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Palmetto has 800 homes, the largest has 800 homes, and the average community consists of 800 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Palmetto. The most recent community started in Palmetto include Esplanade at Artisan Lakes. There is also 1 community in Palmetto that offers new construction homes, including Esplanade at Artisan Lakes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Palmetto. The only 55+ community in Palmetto is gated. For instance, Esplanade at Artisan Lakes is a gated community with 800 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Palmetto stay on the market for around 401 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $552,742, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Esplanade at Artisan Lakes average around $552,742.
39 communities near Palmetto
761 homes near Palmetto
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3 beds
|5 baths
|2,873 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,454 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,120 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,877 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,558 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,875 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,949 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,079 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,256 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,090 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,208 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|983 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,250 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,896 sq ft
|House
6 beds
|5 baths
|4,195 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,015 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,769 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|850 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,866 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|2 baths
|780 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,786 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,393 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,784 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,684 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,060 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,405 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,406 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|2 baths
|900 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,798 sq ft
|Villa
1 beds
|2 baths
|900 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Palmetto, there is 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Palmetto has 800 homes, the largest has 800 homes, and the average community consists of 800 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Palmetto. The most recent community started in Palmetto include Esplanade at Artisan Lakes. There is also 1 community in Palmetto that offers new construction homes, including Esplanade at Artisan Lakes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Palmetto. The only 55+ community in Palmetto is gated. For instance, Esplanade at Artisan Lakes is a gated community with 800 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Palmetto stay on the market for around 401 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $552,742, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Esplanade at Artisan Lakes average around $552,742.
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