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 3,749 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.

A relatively large number of people in Placida telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 37.45% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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 an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Placida is worth considering.

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.

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

The education level of Placida ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Placida, 42.64% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Placida in 2022 was $55,325, which is upper middle income relative to Florida, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $221,300 for a family of four. However, Placida contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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 English, German, Irish, Swedish, and Czech.

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