Sunrise, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
96,633 Population 5,965/sq mi density
$72,107 Median Income $34,852 per capita
$328,700 Home Value $362,274 Zillow
$1,999 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,107 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$328,700 home value, $1,999/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunrise, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,107
4% below
$34,852 per capita
Home Value
$328,700
17% above
Zillow: $362,274
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
72% above
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
117%
Rent
172%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunrise a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 6.0% (67% 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 $362,274. 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.

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 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population96,633
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density5,965/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born42.1%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,107
Per Capita$34,852
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375

Housing

A
Home Value$328,700
Rent$1,999
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$362,274
Housing Units41,245
Rent Burden38.4%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
42.1% 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.