Checked
Ave Maria, FL
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida.
Population
8,258
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
0
Ave Maria and its ZIP codes
Ave Maria at a glance
- Ave Maria is 87% denser than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,949 a year, 38% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,200 (28% above Florida) and median rent is $2,425 a month.
Local data for Ave Maria, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ave Maria, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,949
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$459,200
Median rent
$2,425/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.6%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
42.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,230), Haitian Americans (741), Puerto Ricans (709).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Collier County. PPP loans are for Ave Maria.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,214
172,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$150,140
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $8,680 per person
How people get to work
Ave Maria, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home23.4%
Average one-way commute: 42.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ave Maria, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
586
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
51,467
29.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ave Maria, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Ave Maria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ImmokaleeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 22.7 |
| OrangetreeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Heritage BayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Island WalkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| VineyardsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Golden GateCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| Berkshire LakesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Bonita SpringsCity | 22 mi | 38.4 |
| Pelican MarshCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| Florida Gulf Coast UniversityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| Verona WalkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| EsteroVillage | 23 mi | 24.4 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Naples ParkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 92.7 |
| Lely ResortCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ave Maria, FL in?
- Ave Maria is in Collier County, Florida.
- What is the population of Ave Maria, FL?
- About 8,258 people live in Ave Maria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ave Maria?
- Nearby places include Immokalee (6.3 mi), Orangetree (8.9 mi), Heritage Bay (14 mi), Island Walk (18 mi), Vineyards (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023