Sarasota, Florida

Population 52,420

Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, FL. The population is 52,420, making Sarasota the 2nd largest city in Sarasota County.

There are 43 public schools in Sarasota with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Sarasota is moderate , and there are 278 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sarasota is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sarasota property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sarasota include North Sarasota, Southgate and Kensington Park.

Sarasota Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34%

Crime Rate

33.15% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 224
  • Violent Crimes: 546
  • Robbery: 113
  • Burglary: 452
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

74.46% Higher than national avg.
  • 278 offenders in Sarasota
  • 53.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

586 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 30
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 541

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

43 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 43 K-12 public schools in Sarasota, FL and 25 private schools. Homefacts rates Sarasota's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
25 Private Schools

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Agape Christian School Of Sarasota

Ascension Lutheran School

Brickhouse Academy

Calvary Chapel School

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10 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

278 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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157 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sarasota, FL issued 157 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 157 permits, 92 were issued for single family homes and 65 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sarasota, FL issued 274 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 274 permits, 66 were issued for single family homes and 208 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,027
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,206
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,546
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,048
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,442

Zip Codes

34228 34230 34231 34232 34233 34234 34235 34236 34237 34238 34239 34240 34241 34242 34243
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Environmental Hazards

586 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Sarasota, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sarasota, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Sarasota, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 60.85°
  • February 63.4°
  • March 66.13°
  • April 72.52°
  • May 78.08°
  • June 81.93°
  • July 82.73°
  • August 83.52°
  • September 82.18°
  • October 76.58°
  • November 68.02°
  • December 63.95°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sarasota, FL

Earthquakes
Sarasota, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sarasota, FL has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sarasota, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sarasota, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sarasota, FL: $43,477

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sarasota is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.59%
White Collar - 56.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Vern Buchanan

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

47 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

4 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

23 Retirement Homes view all

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