Living in Sunset, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunset · Census data 2020–2024
Sunset has 13,535 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $109,401 (47% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $601,300, the median rent is $2,118/month.
Sunset at a glance
- Population
- 13,535
- Median age
- 47.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $109,401State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $601,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,118/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Sunset a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Sunset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunset the median home value is $601,300, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,118 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,718 a month in housing costs.
Sunset median household income
The median household income in Sunset is $109,401 and the income per person is $53,296. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sunset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,196
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.69
Sunset demographics
- Population
- 13,535
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 4,983
- Foreign-born
- 52.1%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunset ›
Education in Sunset
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Sunset have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunset
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Sunset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | 13,535 | $109,401 | $601,300 | $2,118 |
| Westwood Lakes | 10,553 | $86,040 | $518,500 | $2,472 |
| Olympia Heights | 12,399 | $108,958 | $557,500 | $2,124 |
| Glenvar Heights | 19,395 | $72,118 | $545,400 | $1,973 |
| Kendall | 79,562 | $87,325 | $567,900 | $1,905 |
| Westchester | 52,032 | $72,262 | $508,700 | $1,819 |
| South Miami | 12,277 | $94,507 | $829,400 | $1,764 |
| Kendale Lakes | 52,622 | $71,621 | $404,500 | $1,968 |
| The Crossings | 22,963 | $91,012 | $463,300 | $2,103 |
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What is the median household income in Sunset, FL?
The median household income in Sunset is $109,401, 47% 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 Sunset?
The median home value in Sunset is $601,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sunset?
The median gross rent in Sunset is $2,118 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Sunset, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Sunset?
The median age in Sunset is 47.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sunset?
The average commute to work in Sunset is 34 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunset?
The unemployment rate in Sunset is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunset?
41.8% of adults in Sunset 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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