Port LaBelle: Economy & Jobs
Households in Port LaBelle earn a median $75,231 (1.3× higher than Hendry County median $56,393; about the same as Florida median $74,568), with homes at a median value of $230,400. The surrounding county supports 2,005 jobs (avg $56,125).
- $63,774 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Florida $91,513).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $75,231 — near the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 11.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 19% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 16.2% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 19.4% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,950 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $315,682 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,774 (vs Florida $91,513) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $61,132 |
| Median Household Income | $75,231 (vs Florida $72,336) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $75,231 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 35.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.4% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | long commute / bedroom community |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,005 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $112,530,465 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $56,125 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,568,260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% (vs Florida 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 200 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 376,161 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,880.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Field Crops, Other, Horticulture Totals, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 129 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 997 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 48,292 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Beck's Food Store |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ASTOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $93,594,054 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,718.46 (vs Florida $8,713) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 12,126 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 75.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 5.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 27.8 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 16.8% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12