Placida is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 3,558 people and two associated neighborhoods, Placida is the 326th largest community in Florida.

Placida home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Placida real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 40.86% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Placida is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Placida’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Placida’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.

The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Placida has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Placida a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.

Placida is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

As is often the case in a small town, Placida doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Placida is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.19% of adults in Placida have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Placida in 2022 was $75,823, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $303,292 for a family of four.

The people who call Placida home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Placida residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Placida include German, English, Irish, Swedish, and Czech.

The most common language spoken in Placida is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.