At a Glance
Median Income
$76,307
$48,896 per capita
Home Value
$369,400
Zillow: $814,438
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How South Gate Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Gate Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Gate Ridge 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
South Gate Ridge residents earn a median household income of $76,307 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,896. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 South Gate Ridge is $369,400 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $814,438. Median rent is $1,581/month, with 33.4% 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 1979.
Education
39.6% of adults in South Gate Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Gate Ridge 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
Population5,456
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density3,118/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,307
Per Capita$48,896
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
B+
Home Value$369,400
Rent$1,581
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$814,438
Housing Units2,629
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation30 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in South Gate Ridge was built in 1979.
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
19.0% 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.