At a Glance
Median Income
$119,427
$117,411 per capita
Home Value
$954,300
Zillow: $824,230
Median Rent
$2,761/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.7% smoking rate
How Siesta Key Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Siesta Key's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Siesta Key a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Siesta Key residents earn a median household income of $119,427 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $117,411. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Siesta Key is $954,300 , 239% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $824,230. Median rent is $2,761/month, with 24.9% 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 1976.
Education
65.3% of adults in Siesta Key hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Siesta Key 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
Population5,690
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density2,432/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,427
Per Capita$117,411
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
C
Home Value$954,300
Rent$2,761
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$824,230
Housing Units7,807
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Siesta Key was built in 1976.
36.2% work from home.
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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.