Sarasota, Florida
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 48% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
- top 1% for walkability
- top 1% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for summer humidity
Sarasota is a mid-size city in Florida with about 56,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, park & nature access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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78%66%clearovercast
Precipitation 7.9 in2.3 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 31% of US places
Home Value$372k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.73%better than 70% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.23%better than 89% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)62°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.1 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days283 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 1% of US places
Comfortable Days143 daysbetter than 98% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.7better than 15% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 75% of US places
School Quality48.8better than 33% of US places
Violent Crime2284/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime3144/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population55,50898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.878th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1642nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.2%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.9%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.9%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability15.8/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance44 mibetter than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby43.06better than 36% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sarasota an affordable place to live?
- Sarasota is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sarasota?
- The median home value in Sarasota is $372k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sarasota?
- Median household income in Sarasota is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sarasota?
- Median gross rent in Sarasota is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sarasota safe?
- Sarasota is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2284/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 3144/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sarasota?
- Sarasota averages 83°F in July and 62°F in January, with 49.1 in of annual precipitation and about 283 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sarasota?
- Public-school quality in Sarasota is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sarasota?
- The average one-way commute in Sarasota is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)