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Vamo, FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population

2,936

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,768

ZIP codes

0

Vamo and its ZIP codes

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Vamo at a glance

  • Vamo is about 9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $88,025 a year, 18% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,400 and median rent is $2,500 a month.

Local data for Vamo, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vamo, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,025

Poverty rate

2.0%

Median home value

$364,400

Median rent

$2,500/mo

Homeownership

70.8%

Bachelor's or higher

56.3%

Median age

71.7

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (647), German Americans (557), Italian Americans (123).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Vamo.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,603

194,499 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,099

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.6B

FY 2026, $10,603 per person

Sarasota County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Vamo, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home20.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vamo, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

267

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

37,772

17.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

51.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vamo, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.6%

U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

6.7%

U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Vamo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Palmer RanchCensus-designated place1.8 mi7.5
Gulf GateCensus-designated place2.3 mi2
OspreyCensus-designated place2.7 mi5.2
South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.7
Bee RidgeCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.8
Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.4
South SarasotaCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.9
Siesta KeyCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.3
SouthgateCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.7
LaurelCensus-designated place5.8 mi9.1
Sarasota SpringsCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.7
Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.7
PinecraftCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.3
NokomisCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.9
FruitvilleCensus-designated place7.9 mi6.8
SarasotaCity8.4 mi14.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vamo, FL in?
Vamo is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of Vamo, FL?
About 2,936 people live in Vamo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vamo?
Nearby places include Palmer Ranch (1.8 mi), Gulf Gate (2.3 mi), Osprey (2.7 mi), South Gate Ridge (4.2 mi), Bee Ridge (4.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023