At a Glance
Median Income
$72,107
$34,852 per capita
Home Value
$328,700
Zillow: $358,888
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
2,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
335 sunny days/yr
How Sunrise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunrise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunrise a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunrise residents earn a median household income of $72,107 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,852. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunrise is $328,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,888. Median rent is $1,999/month, with 38.4% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Sunrise reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,078/100K. The murder rate is 4.1/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Sunrise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunrise has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population96,633
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density5,965/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,107
Per Capita$34,852
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A
Home Value$328,700
Rent$1,999
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$358,888
Housing Units41,245
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property2,078/100K
Murder4.1/100K
Assault110/100K
Burglary162/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days335/yr
Rain86.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries43
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunrise was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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