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.
Median Household Income
$72,105
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,684
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$463,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,418
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,686
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,958
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,537
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,790
Per month
Avg Home Value
$496,480
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Sarasota?
The cost of living index for Sarasota is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Sarasota?
The median gross rent in Sarasota is $1,684 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Sarasota?
The median household income in Sarasota is $72,105 per year.
What is the median home value in Sarasota?
The median home value in Sarasota is $463,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Sarasota?
Air quality data for Sarasota is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Sarasota?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
