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Venice, Florida Retirement Guide
Retirement Score
Venice, Florida at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $342,300
- State Income Tax
- No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 55.2°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 102.3 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 78 / 100
Overview
Explore the key retirement factors for Venice, Florida, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.
Cost of Living
Affordability Metrics
Venice's cost of living is 2.299999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.
Housing
Real Estate & Housing
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Venice using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$742
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$833
Median home price used: $342,300
Median rent reference: $1,492 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Budget validation
Calculate if your savings last in this city
Use RetireFree to test whether your portfolio can support retirement in Venice, Florida after local housing costs, taxes, healthcare, inflation, and withdrawal timing.
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Access & Quality
Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Venice scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.
Care planning link
Find local assisted living in Venice
If your city research includes aging parents, future care needs, or a move closer to family, compare local care options alongside housing and healthcare access.
Assisted living in Venice →Taxes
State Tax Climate
Florida has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.Read more in our detailed Florida tax guide.
Climate
Weather & Environment
With 340 sunny days a year and an average January low of 55.2°F, Venice offers a mild winter climate.
Safety & Walkability
Community Safety
Walkability
Demographics
Population Profile
Diversity Breakdown
Frequently asked questions about retiring in Venice
Is Venice, Florida a good place to retire?▾
Venice, Florida is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.
What is the cost of living in Venice, Florida for retirees?▾
The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $342,300.
Does Florida tax Social Security or retirement income?▾
For Florida residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
What is the climate like in Venice, Florida?▾
Venice, Florida has January average low around 55°F, July average high around 90°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
What is healthcare access like in Venice, Florida?▾
Venice scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).
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