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Sarasota, Florida

city · Sarasota County

At a glance

56,970
Population
$463,000
Median home value (all homes)
53% above U.S. median
$413,155
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,684/mo
Median rent
25% above U.S. median
$72,105
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
20.7 min
Average commute
90.2%
Homes with broadband
57.95%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing70% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost25% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates41.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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