City profile
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County · Population 56,970
Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County, FL with about 56,970 residents and a typical home value near $463,000. It is 42 miles from Tampa, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
63°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
246
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$463,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,851
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
109
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Hurricane, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
4 mi to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
56,970
Black population
14.7%
County
Sarasota County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 56,970 residents
- Typical home value about $463,000
- 42 miles from Tampa, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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