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Sarasota

Sarasota has a lot to offer including Sarasota Opera,10+ theaters, a professional ballet company, and Sarasota Orchestra.

About an hour’s drive south of Tampa, and north from Ft. Myers, Sarasota was once a best-kept secret, but word has gotten out about this one-of-a-kind gem on the Gulf Coast. Recently named #5 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report, it’s no wonder so many people are moving here!

Composed of unique neighborhoods for every style, passion, budget, a deep focus on the arts and philanthropy, communities parks and trails, numerous farmers markets (some are seasonal), and the award-winning Siesta Key Beach.

For its size, Sarasota has a lot to offer including Sarasota Opera,10+ theaters, a professional ballet company, and Sarasota Orchestra. There’s also a circus museum located in the amazing John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, a Circus Arts Conservatory, and the singular Sarasota Art Museum, which is a Kunsthalle, a German word for a facility that houses art exhibitions that aren’t permanent, and change regularly.

Nicknamed the Cultural Coast®, residents and visitors love the charming downtown, St. Armands Circle’s 140+ European-style restaurants and shopping, and multiple white-sand beaches. With endless amenities and unique features to list, there’s so much to do!

No matter which part of the city you live in, you’re usually just a short drive away from the beaches of the surrounding barrier islands of Anna Maria, Longboat, Lido, Siesta and Manasota Keys .

More ways to play and explore in Sarasota: world class golf courses, boat rentals and tours, Myakka River State Park, Selby Botanical Gardens, Big Cat Habitat, and Saturday night Nokomis Beach or Sunday night Siesta Key Drum Circles.

Overview for Sarasota, FL

53,786 people live in Sarasota, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $48,380. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,786

Total Population

49 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,380

Average individual Income

Around Sarasota, FL

There's plenty to do around Sarasota, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

97

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

71

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

47

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sweeter With Fiedler, Two Chefs On Hillview, and Fam Cuisine.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sweeter With Fiedler page on Yelp Search 707 S Washington Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	1 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Two Chefs On Hillview page on Yelp Search 1960 Hillview St on Google Maps	Dining	1.73 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fam Cuisine page on Yelp Search 1837 Fruitville Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.61 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sunshine Canning page on Yelp Search 289 Lime Cir on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.28 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Coastal Coin Company page on Yelp Search 229 S Osprey Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.65 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cinde Carroll page on Yelp Search 2886 Ringling Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.92 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 10Ten Fitness page on Yelp Search 1509 State St Sarasota on Google Maps	Active	0.26 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bay & Gulf Adventures page on Yelp Search 199 Taft Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.56 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Bay Park Conservancy page on Yelp Search 655 N Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Active	0.34 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Siesta Key Seaplanes page on Yelp Search 15 Paradise Plz on Google Maps	Active	2.73 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jenny's Skin Care page on Yelp Search 777 S Palm Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the MaraCare Solutions page on Yelp Search 3064 University Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	4.08 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the O Skin and Body page on Yelp Search 3060 University Pkwy, on Google Maps	Beauty	4.08 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Inner Circle Spa page on Yelp Search 4141 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	3.21 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the New Seasons Barbershop page on Yelp Search 4964 Fruitville Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.56 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Care SRQ page on Yelp Search 2914 Bee Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Today's Cut page on Yelp Search 3650 Webber St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.61 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Le Haircut Salon Spa page on Yelp Search 1239 N Gulfstream Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.21 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Sarasota, FL

Population Households Employment

Sarasota has 23,984 households, with an average household size of 2.1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sarasota do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 53,786 people call Sarasota home. The population density is 3,659.66 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,786

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49

Median Age

46.69 / 53.31%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

23,984

Total Households

2.1

Average Household Size

$48,380

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Sarasota, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Sarasota. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Sarasota

Overview for Sarasota, FL

53,786

49 years

High

$48,380

Around Sarasota, FL

97

Walker's Paradise

71

Very Bikeable

47

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Sarasota, FL

53,786

High

49

46.69 / 53.31%

23,984

2.1

$48,380

Schools in Sarasota, FL

Property Listings

$24,500,000

$19,950,000

$18,000,000

$16,000,000

$15,495,000

$14,800,000

$14,200,000

$12,500,000

$11,995,000

Similar Neighborhoods

Sarasota

Venice

Englewood

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