Treasure Island is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 6,558 people and two associated neighborhoods, Treasure Island is the 254th largest community in Florida.
Treasure Island home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Treasure Island real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Treasure Island has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 31.56% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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 Treasure Island is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’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, Treasure Island’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
One of the nice things about Treasure Island is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
If knowledge is power, Treasure Island is a pretty powerful place. 50.51% of the adults in Treasure Island have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Treasure Island in 2022 was $79,685, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $318,740 for a family of four.
The people who call Treasure Island home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Treasure Island residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Treasure Island include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Treasure Island is English. Other important languages spoken here include German/Yiddish and Spanish.