Florida · Metropolitan Area
South Sarasota is a small town in Florida with a population of 4,905. Residents earn $93,958 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Sarasota receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. South Sarasota stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Sarasota is $93,958, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in South Sarasota is $629,400, making it a premium housing market at 123% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,776 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
South Sarasota is a highly educated community — 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
South Sarasota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,958 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,831 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,253 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,381 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,213 |
| County GDP | $35,891M |
| Restaurants | 1,068 |
| Healthcare | 1,819 |
| Retail | 1,764 |
| Manufacturing | 370 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,105 |
| 217% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.76% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |
| Census Median | $629,400 |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $800,000 |
| Median List Price | $800,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $571 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.8% |
| Price Drops | 48.7% |
| Inventory | 76 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,776 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,105 |
| 217% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.76% |
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,416/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,819 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.1 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2863°N, 82.5331°W |
| County FIPS | 12115 |
Winner: Republican by 18.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.7% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,555/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,819 |
| Restaurants | 1,068 |
| Retail Stores | 1,764 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |