Venice, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 19,924 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Venice is located on Florida's west coast on the Gulf of Mexico.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Sharks Tooth and Seafood Festival is a community event that attracts thousands of visitors.
Recreation
The Historic Spanish Point Museum exhibits the region's archaeological history.
Historical
Venice sits on land that was purchased from Florida for about 90 cents an acre.
Fun Fact
The plentiful prehistoric sharks' teeth on the Venice beaches have earned the city the title "Shark Tooth Capital of the World."
| Population [details] | 19,924 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 25.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 131.1 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 29.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 72.61 °F/50.74 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 90.16 °F/72.09 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 51.15 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 67 |
| Cost of living [details] | 95.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (221.95 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL (22.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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