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Sarasota, FL

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Sarasota.

Population: 148,672 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sarasota, FL is $521,712 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $562,875 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,312/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$521,712

Typical home value

-2.6%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$521,712
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-12.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$604,103
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$562,875
Median list price
$591,474
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
947
For-sale inventory
1,376
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
1,416
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
86 days
New listings (monthly)
252

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,312/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,749/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,188/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,775/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,309/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
SARASOTA, MANATEE
Schools include
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL, ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE, TRIAD, SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2,521
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (19.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.6°F
Average high
83.6°F
Average low
65.6°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Highest AQI recorded (year)
86

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,720
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,975
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,854

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
20
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL, ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
93
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,352 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
20.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,634
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,780
Average weekly wage
$1,293
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,627

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SarasotaState medianUS median
Typical home value$521,712$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$562,875$359,990$325,000
Median days on market64 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,312/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,634$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sarasota, FL?
$521,712.
What is the median sale price in Sarasota, FL?
$562,875.
How long do homes take to sell in Sarasota, FL?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Sarasota, FL?
Typical rent: $2,312/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sarasota, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
Is Sarasota, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,521 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sarasota, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sarasota, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sarasota, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sarasota, FL?
27 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sarasota, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sarasota, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sarasota, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Sarasota

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