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Sarasota, FL

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Sarasota.

Population: 148,672 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sarasota, FL is $524,374 — down 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $461,674 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,309/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$524,374

Median home value

-4.0%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$524,374
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
-12.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+67.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$608,730
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
$461,674
Median list price
$496,794
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
1,482
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
90
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
261

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,309/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,625/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,933/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,245/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,908/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,471/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
26
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
5
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind, 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 (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
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
74.6°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
65.6°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

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
8
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
93
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL, MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTERSTONE OF FLORIDA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,352 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
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
172,135
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,259

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

How it compares

SarasotaState medianUS median
Median home value$524,374$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$461,674$359,990$325,000
Median days on market70 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,309/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Sarasota, FL?
$524,374.
What is the median sale price in Sarasota, FL?
$461,674.
How long do homes take to sell in Sarasota, FL?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Sarasota, FL?
Typical rent: $2,309/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sarasota, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Sarasota, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
26 schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sarasota, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sarasota, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sarasota, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Sarasota

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