How many renters in Sarasota, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.2% (±5.3 points) of renting households in Sarasota, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.2% (±5.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.4% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sarasota
| Share of income spent on rent | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.0% (±3.0 points) | 10.5% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±2.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±2.7 points) | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±2.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.4% (±4.4 points) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Sarasota against Sarasota County, its state and the nation
| Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.2% (±5.3 points) | 59.2% (±2.5 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.4% (±4.4 points) | 49.9% (±2.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.8% (±2.1 points) | 35.0% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,786 (±$4,722) | $60,613 (±$2,413) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,684 (±$72) | $1,818 (±$31) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sarasota, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sarasota County (59.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sarasota County, Sarasota ranks 7 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 339 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Sarasota
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | — | 62.2% (±5.3 points) | — |
| North Sarasota | 1.8 mi | 59.0% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 3.0 mi | 78.7% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington Park | 3.2 mi | 39.3% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| South Sarasota | 3.6 mi | 57.2% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Desoto Lakes | 4.0 mi | 48.2% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 4.1 mi | 34.4% (±19.6 points) | Lower |
| Siesta Key | 4.4 mi | 63.0% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Meadows | 4.6 mi | 49.4% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kensington Park, FL (39.3%), Ridge Wood Heights, FL (34.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Sarasota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plantation (community) | 79.1% (±26.6 points) |
| 2 | Southgate | 78.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 3 | Vamo | 74.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 4 | Nokomis | 71.0% (±29.9 points) |
| 5 | Venice | 63.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 6 | Siesta Key | 63.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 7 | Sarasota | 62.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 8 | Sarasota Springs | 61.6% (±15.2 points) |
| 9 | South Gate Ridge | 60.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 10 | North Port | 59.4% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | Fruitville | 59.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Bee Ridge | 59.0% (±17.6 points) |
| 12 (tie) | North Sarasota | 59.0% (±38.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sarasota
Are renters in Sarasota rent-burdened?
62.2% of renting households in Sarasota pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Sarasota spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sarasota, FL spends 34.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota city, Florida
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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