Here's what it costs to live in Sarasota, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,684 per month, while the typical home is valued around $463,000. Households earn a median of $72,105 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$72,105
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,684
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$463,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,418
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,686
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,958
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,537
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
56,970
Latest estimate
Median Age
48.2 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,660
Per month
Avg Home Value
$442,600
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 34231 | — | $1,483 | $337,400 |
| ZIP 34232 | — | $1,697 | $296,300 |
| ZIP 34234 | — | $1,321 | $196,000 |
| ZIP 34236 | — | $1,852 | $867,000 |
| ZIP 34237 | — | $1,409 | $224,500 |
| ZIP 34239 | — | $1,523 | $376,900 |
| ZIP 34242 | — | $2,169 | $877,400 |
| ZIP 34243 | — | $1,826 | $365,300 |
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
84.4%
The cost of living index for Sarasota is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Sarasota is $1,684 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Sarasota is $72,105 per year.
The median home value in Sarasota is $463,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Sarasota is not yet available.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
