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Sarasota, FL — ZIP 34243

Population: 32,773 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 34243 (Sarasota, FL) is $397,905 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $346,000 after a median 140.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,076/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$397,905

Median home value

-4.6%

1-year change

140.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$397,905
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-13.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.4%
10-year appreciation
+56.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$470,060
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$346,000
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
140.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
255
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,076/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,400/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,110/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,710/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)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EASTER SEALS, MARJORIE G. KINNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% 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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
338
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,638
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,973

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
13
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTERSTONE OF FLORIDA, SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
192
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,834 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
9.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,013
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
127,788
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,630

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

How it compares

ZIP 34243State medianUS median
Median home value$397,905$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$346,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market141 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,076/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,013$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 median home value in ZIP 34243?
$397,905.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34243?
$346,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34243?
Median days on market: 140.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34243?
Typical rent: $2,076/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34243?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 34243 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34243?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34243?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34243?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34243?
3 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 34243 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34243?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34243?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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