Living in Sunrise, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunrise · Census data 2020–2024
Sunrise has 97,918 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $77,652 (4% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $354,500, the median rent is $2,140/month.
Sunrise at a glance
- Population
- 97,918
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $77,652State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $354,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,140/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Sunrise a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Sunrise
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunrise the median home value is $354,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,140 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,144 a month in housing costs.
Sunrise median household income
The median household income in Sunrise is $77,652 and the income per person is $36,618. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sunrise: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40,030
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.70
Sunrise demographics
- Population
- 97,918
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 35,979
- Foreign-born
- 42.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunrise ›
Education in Sunrise
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Sunrise have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunrise
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Sunrise vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 97,918 | $77,652 | $354,500 | $2,140 |
| Tamarac | 73,019 | $61,718 | $288,600 | $1,895 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
| Plantation | 96,293 | $92,541 | $483,500 | $2,240 |
| North Lauderdale | 45,234 | $63,326 | $307,100 | $2,081 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
| Boulevard Gardens | 1,499 | $70,458 | $252,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sunrise, FL?
The median household income in Sunrise is $77,652, 4% 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 Sunrise?
The median home value in Sunrise is $354,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sunrise?
The median gross rent in Sunrise is $2,140 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Sunrise, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Sunrise?
The median age in Sunrise is 41.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sunrise?
The average commute to work in Sunrise is 30 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunrise?
The unemployment rate in Sunrise is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunrise?
33.6% of adults in Sunrise 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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