Sarasota Springs, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
12,669 Population 4,727/sq mi density
$89,646 Median Income $42,388 per capita
$310,400 Home Value $408,978 Zillow
$2,050 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,646 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$310,400 home value, $2,050/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sarasota Springs, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,646
19% above
$42,388 per capita
Home Value
$310,400
10% above
Zillow: $408,978
Median Rent
$2,050/mo
76% above
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Sarasota Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sarasota Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
110%
Rent
176%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sarasota Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sarasota Springs residents earn a median household income of $89,646 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,388. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Springs is $310,400 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. Median rent is $2,050/month, with 35.5% 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 1976.

Education

26.3% of adults in Sarasota Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sarasota Springs has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,669
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density4,727/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,646
Per Capita$42,388
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,400
Rent$2,050
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units5,162
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation24 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Sarasota Springs was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.