Living in North Sarasota, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Sarasota · Census data 2020–2024
North Sarasota has 2,824 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $85,179 (14% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $241,600, the median rent is $2,076/month.
North Sarasota at a glance
- Population
- 2,824
- Median age
- 37.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,179State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $241,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,076/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Sarasota a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in North Sarasota
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Sarasota the median home value is $241,600, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,076 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,515 a month in housing costs.
North Sarasota median household income
The median household income in North Sarasota is $85,179 and the income per person is $31,475. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North Sarasota: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,172
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.89
North Sarasota demographics
- Population
- 2,824
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 965
- Foreign-born
- 22.5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Sarasota ›
Education in North Sarasota
25.4% of adults 25 and older in North Sarasota have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Sarasota
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
North Sarasota vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sarasota | 2,824 | $85,179 | $241,600 | $2,076 |
| Kensington Park | 3,916 | $90,000 | $328,600 | $972 |
| Desoto Acres | 641 | $120,982 | $585,800 | — |
| Sarasota | 56,970 | $72,105 | $463,000 | $1,684 |
| Desoto Lakes | 1,735 | $76,417 | $357,700 | $1,468 |
| Pinecraft | 305 | $36,160 | $354,000 | $640 |
| The Meadows | 5,492 | $69,774 | $382,400 | $1,740 |
| Southgate | 5,772 | $80,133 | $422,000 | $1,671 |
| Fruitville | 15,172 | $82,246 | $412,500 | $1,977 |
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What is the median household income in North Sarasota, FL?
The median household income in North Sarasota is $85,179, 14% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Sarasota?
The median home value in North Sarasota is $241,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North Sarasota?
The median gross rent in North Sarasota is $2,076 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is North Sarasota, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in North Sarasota?
The median age in North Sarasota is 37.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North Sarasota?
The average commute to work in North Sarasota is 27 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Sarasota?
The unemployment rate in North Sarasota is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Sarasota?
25.4% of adults in North Sarasota have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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