Living in Southgate, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southgate · Census data 2020–2024
Southgate has 5,772 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $80,133 (7% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $422,000, the median rent is $1,671/month.
Southgate at a glance
- Population
- 5,772
- Median age
- 51.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $80,133State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $422,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,671/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Southgate a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Southgate
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southgate the median home value is $422,000, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,671 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,870 a month in housing costs.
Southgate median household income
The median household income in Southgate is $80,133 and the income per person is $47,399. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Southgate: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,075
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.06
Southgate demographics
- Population
- 5,772
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 2,779
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southgate ›
Education in Southgate
45.7% of adults 25 and older in Southgate have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southgate
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Southgate vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 5,772 | $80,133 | $422,000 | $1,671 |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 5,366 | $69,894 | $370,700 | $1,587 |
| Pinecraft | 305 | $36,160 | $354,000 | $640 |
| South Gate Ridge | 5,310 | $70,469 | $444,800 | $1,612 |
| South Sarasota | 4,837 | $92,933 | $780,200 | $1,693 |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,611 | $95,688 | $349,100 | $2,137 |
| Bee Ridge | 10,334 | $75,906 | $412,400 | $2,118 |
| Sarasota | 56,970 | $72,105 | $463,000 | $1,684 |
| Siesta Key | 5,525 | $115,854 | $985,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Southgate, FL?
The median household income in Southgate is $80,133, 7% 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 Southgate?
The median home value in Southgate is $422,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Southgate?
The median gross rent in Southgate is $1,671 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Southgate, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Southgate?
The median age in Southgate is 51.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Southgate?
The average commute to work in Southgate is 24 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southgate?
The unemployment rate in Southgate is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southgate?
45.7% of adults in Southgate 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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