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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 Seagrape Wine Company, Two Chefs On Hillview, and Camilyn Beth Studio.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Seagrape Wine Company Logo
Dining 3.41 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Two Chefs On Hillview Logo
Dining 1.73 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Camilyn Beth Studio Logo
Shopping 0.27 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
T.Georgiano's Boutique Logo
Shopping 0.1 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Mermaid Swim School Logo
Active 4.79 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
All About Fishing Logo
Active 1.34 miles 11 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

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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

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Marital Status

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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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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Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® A4620371

$24,500,000

162 EMERSON DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
5 Beds 6 Baths 8,777 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4601040

$19,950,000

3799 FLAMINGO AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242
4 Beds 6 Baths 8,138 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4608565

$18,000,000

3336 OLD OAK DR, SARASOTA, FL 34239
3 Beds 5 Baths 5,932 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4628374

$17,000,000

3200 HIGEL AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242
5 Beds 7 Baths 4,656 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4601472

$16,000,000

21 & 25 LANDS END LN, SARASOTA, FL 34242
6 Beds 7 Baths 5,060 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4611675

$15,495,000

1490 HILLVIEW DR, SARASOTA, FL 34239
5 Beds 7 Baths 6,587 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4615836

$14,800,000

1610 N LODGE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34239
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,110 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® T3551430

$14,200,000

900 ALAMEDA LN, SARASOTA, FL 34234
5 Beds 7 Baths 4,799 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® A4629795

$11,995,000

1336 & 1338 HARBOR DR, SARASOTA, FL 34239
5 Beds 7 Baths 4,366 Sq.Ft.
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