Housing by town in Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County, Florida has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,818 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,277 in 2015–2019 (+42.4%; Up after inflation).
Siesta Key has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Kensington Park the lowest ($972).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,818 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 23.3%
- Median household income
- $83,416
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Sarasota County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Ridge | $2,118 | 18.5% | $75,906 | $412,400 | $2,754 |
| Desoto Lakes | $1,468 | 33.5% | $76,417 | $357,700 | $1,650 |
| Englewood | $1,242 | 13.0% | $69,222 | $339,900 | $2,391 |
| Fruitville | $1,977 | 42.4% | $82,246 | $412,500 | $2,388 |
| Gulf Gate | $1,768 | 45.4% | $61,379 | $357,500 | $2,399 |
| Kensington Park | $972 | 21.5% | $90,000 | $328,600 | $2,164 |
| Lake Sarasota | $1,986 | 29.0% | $92,429 | $381,000 | $2,262 |
| Laurel | $1,323 | 8.6% | $92,340 | $478,900 | $3,449 |
| Nokomis | $1,308 | 28.8% | $41,916 | $231,800 | $1,359 |
| North Port | $1,894 | 19.1% | $84,049 | $362,500 | $3,226 |
| North Sarasota | $2,076 | 35.9% | $85,179 | $241,600 | $1,438 |
| Old Miakka | — | 5.8% | $136,510 | $726,100 | $4,000 |
| Osprey | $2,196 | 13.4% | $103,516 | $750,000 | $5,256 |
| Palmer Ranch | $1,794 | 24.5% | $102,838 | $592,900 | $4,363 |
| Plantation (community) | $1,875 | 9.8% | $78,404 | $417,700 | $2,969 |
| Ridge Wood Heights | $1,587 | 23.1% | $69,894 | $370,700 | $2,408 |
| Sarasota | $1,684 | 42.5% | $72,105 | $463,000 | $3,230 |
| Sarasota Springs | $2,137 | 20.1% | $95,688 | $349,100 | $1,993 |
| Siesta Key | $3,500 or more | 7.4% | $115,854 | $985,800 | $6,746 |
| South Gate Ridge | $1,612 | 34.1% | $70,469 | $444,800 | $2,992 |
| South Sarasota | $1,693 | 23.6% | $92,933 | $780,200 | $4,675 |
| South Venice | $1,852 | 16.7% | $77,097 | $337,300 | $2,149 |
| Southgate | $1,671 | 28.5% | $80,133 | $422,000 | $2,637 |
| The Meadows | $1,740 | 21.3% | $69,774 | $382,400 | $2,938 |
| Vamo | $2,500 | 29.2% | $88,025 | $364,400 | $2,638 |
| Venice | $1,606 | 19.6% | $76,755 | $434,700 | $3,788 |
| Venice Gardens | $1,393 | 17.4% | $70,811 | $347,200 | $2,068 |
| Warm Mineral Springs | $1,117 | 11.4% | $53,668 | $188,300 | $1,383 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,000 | $39,950 | $63,950 |
| 2 people | $27,400 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 3 people | $30,850 | $51,350 | $82,200 |
| 4 people | $34,250 | $57,050 | $91,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,650 | $98,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,200 | $105,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,750 | $113,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,350 | $120,550 |
How the places in Sarasota County rank across Florida
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Crime reported to police in Sarasota County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 468 | 106 | 3,927 | 886 | 443,388 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 791 | 174 | 4,682 | 1,029 | 455,087 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 599 | 135 | 3,412 | 769 | 443,611 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sarasota County recorded 599 violent and 3,412 property crimes, 135 and 769 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Sarasota County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County Sheriff's Office | 287,365 | 276 | 2,138 |
| North Port Police Department | 97,818 | 100 | 437 |
| Sarasota Police Department | 58,428 | 223 | 837 |
| Venice Police Department | 31,088 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Sarasota County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34293 | 50,278 | $1,907 | $411,300 | $90,038 | 11.3% |
| 34232 | 34,013 | $1,937 | $359,900 | $80,795 | 32.1% |
| 34231 | 32,404 | $1,821 | $386,900 | $69,925 | 35.3% |
| 34287 | 25,929 | $1,297 | $256,200 | $63,464 | 19.1% |
| 34238 | 23,821 | $1,850 | $574,600 | $97,926 | 23.6% |
| 34234 | 22,986 | $1,456 | $255,300 | $57,288 | 40.5% |
| 34286 | 22,534 | $2,140 | $361,100 | $80,553 | 20.6% |
| 34275 | 22,436 | $1,591 | $473,400 | $89,369 | 11.7% |
| 34223 | 19,884 | $1,325 | $408,000 | $76,016 | 12.5% |
| 34233 | 19,123 | $1,907 | $411,600 | $75,394 | 25.3% |
| 34240 | 18,774 | $2,549 | $698,800 | $130,148 | 18.2% |
| 34285 | 18,677 | $1,465 | $345,000 | $68,301 | 20.3% |
| 34288 | 18,231 | $2,119 | $360,700 | $84,211 | 23.0% |
| 34292 | 17,586 | $1,921 | $452,100 | $80,101 | 23.5% |
| 34237 | 17,367 | $1,708 | $264,000 | $66,762 | 52.4% |
| 34241 | 16,408 | $1,795 | $564,600 | $116,412 | 11.1% |
| 34235 | 15,146 | $1,809 | $370,400 | $78,958 | 23.5% |
| 34239 | 14,635 | $1,602 | $475,700 | $80,923 | 24.0% |
| 34236 | 14,446 | $2,129 | $1,018,100 | $95,881 | 41.7% |
| 34291 | 8,630 | $2,131 | $354,200 | $93,425 | 18.6% |
| 34228 | 7,539 | $3,500 or more | $1,022,100 | $158,030 | 6.4% |
| 34242 | 7,529 | $2,932 | $1,046,100 | $115,967 | 9.6% |
| 34229 | 7,495 | $2,196 | $692,700 | $103,657 | 10.6% |
| 34289 | 4,441 | $1,784 | $371,000 | $83,411 | 24.5% |
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Questions about Sarasota County
What is the crime rate in Sarasota County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sarasota County recorded 135 violent and 769 property crimes per 100,000 residents (599 violent and 3,412 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sarasota County has the highest rent?
Siesta Key has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sarasota County has the lowest rent?
Kensington Park has the lowest median gross rent, $972 (±$356) a month.
What is the median rent in Sarasota County, Florida?
The median gross rent in Sarasota County is $1,818 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota County, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota County, Florida
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .