At a Glance
Median Income
$119,427
$117,411 per capita
Home Value
$954,300
Zillow: $814,438
Median Rent
$2,761/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
666/100K
4,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 1.3% (64% below 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 $814,438. 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.
Safety & Crime
Siesta Key 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
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,690
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density2,432/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,427
Per Capita$117,411
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
C
Home Value$954,300
Rent$2,761
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$814,438
Housing Units7,807
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent666/100K
Property4,731/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.8% 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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