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Lely, FL
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida.
Population
3,804
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,772
ZIP codes
0
Lely and its ZIP codes
Lely at a glance
- Lely is about 6.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,846 a year, 6% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,100 (9% below Florida) and median rent is $2,347 a month.
Local data for Lely, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lely, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,846
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$326,100
Median rent
$2,347/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
65.3
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (652), German Americans (467), Irish Americans (393).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Collier County. PPP loans are for Lely.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 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
Lely, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lely, 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
91° / 56°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lely, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Lely
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Naples ManorCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Lely ResortCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 5 |
| Verona WalkCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Berkshire LakesCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| Winding CypressCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| NaplesCity | 5 mi | 12.3 |
| Golden GateCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock BayCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| VineyardsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Pelican BayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Island WalkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| Pelican MarshCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Marco IslandCity | 12 mi | 12.2 |
| Naples ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| GoodlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lely, FL in?
- Lely is in Collier County, Florida.
- What is the population of Lely, FL?
- About 3,804 people live in Lely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lely?
- Nearby places include Naples Manor (0.8 mi), Lely Resort (2.1 mi), Verona Walk (3.4 mi), Berkshire Lakes (4 mi), Winding Cypress (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023