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 3,633 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: 42.67% 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.

It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Placida has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Placida has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Placida than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Placida may be for you.

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. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Being a small town, Placida does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Placida is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.57% 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 $80,378, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $321,512 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, Czech, and Swedish.

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