At a Glance
Median Income
$70,065
$59,028 per capita
Home Value
$409,700
Zillow: $408,978
Median Rent
$1,514/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
546/100K
3,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Sarasota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sarasota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sarasota a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sarasota residents earn a median household income of $70,065 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,028. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Sarasota is $409,700 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. Median rent is $1,514/month, with 33.9% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Sarasota reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,176/100K. The murder rate is 6.8/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Sarasota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population56,218
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density3,824/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,065
Per Capita$59,028
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
B
Home Value$409,700
Rent$1,514
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units31,760
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property3,176/100K
Murder6.8/100K
Assault378/100K
Burglary452/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sarasota was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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