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Lake Sarasota, FL
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Lake Sarasota, FL
At a Glance
How Lake Sarasota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Sarasota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Sarasota a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Sarasota residents earn a median household income of $98,689 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,044. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Sarasota is $337,700 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,648. Median rent is $1,858/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Lake Sarasota reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,731/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Lake Sarasota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Sarasota has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.