In DeSoto, Florida, the median home price is $253,011, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $54,417; the population is 35,386; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 312.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
DeSoto at a glance
Population
35,386
Median Household Income
$54,417
Typical Home Value
$253,011
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
312.4
Avg Commute Time
30.5
About DeSoto
DeSoto has a population of 35,386. The median home value is $253,011, 35% below the Florida median. Median household income is $54,417 (27% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Arcadia East and Arcadia West.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in DeSoto
2 towns, by population.
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DeSoto at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of DeSoto?
- DeSoto has a population of 35,386 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in DeSoto?
- The median home value in DeSoto is $253,011. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in DeSoto?
- Median household income in DeSoto is $54,417 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is DeSoto in?
- DeSoto is in Florida.
- How many towns are in DeSoto?
- DeSoto contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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