At a Glance
Median Income
$121,519
$97,687 per capita
Home Value
$841,600
Zillow: $626,924
Median Rent
$1,884/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
615/100K
3,706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Sawgrass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sawgrass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sawgrass a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sawgrass residents earn a median household income of $121,519 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,687. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sawgrass is $841,600 , 199% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,924. Median rent is $1,884/month, with 36.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Sawgrass reports 615 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,706/100K.
Education
59.4% of adults in Sawgrass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sawgrass has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,734
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density1,562/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,519
Per Capita$97,687
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
C+
Home Value$841,600
Rent$1,884
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$626,924
Housing Units3,106
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent615/100K
Property3,706/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Sawgrass was built in 1987.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.