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Sarasota Springs

#8 in Best Places to Live in Sarasota County
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  • Town in Florida
  • 7 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Sarasota Springs is a town in Florida with a population of 15,781. Sarasota Springs is in Sarasota County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Sarasota Springs offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sarasota Springs there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Sarasota Springs and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sarasota Springs are highly rated.
    Population
    15,781

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $187,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,359
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Sarasota Springs Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Sarasota Springs

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,895
    National
    $55,322
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    Sarasota Springs Reviews

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    The weather is always warm, with a chance of showers. The winters are very mild and the beach is always here. I love living in Sarasota and I couldn't imagine it any other way. I know that leaving for school, leaving Sarasota and my family is going to incredibly tough. I love living minutes from one of the World's most beautiful beaches, Siesta Key. Our UTC shopping city is just breath taking. Every store known to man will be within its regions, and the restaurants, wow I can't even begin. The other beautiful cities within Sarasota county are building and catching up to our larger towns. If I had to be reborn somewhere, it would be right here in Sarasota. We have Nationally recognized hospitals and schools. The wealth in this city is outrageous. Opportunities are everywhere in this town.
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    The crime rate in Sarasota is very minimal. Lifestyles are very high end with many gated communities. Police are quick to response and security is on high alert. The police are always patrolling and seem to stay on top of things here. I feel the police force is fabulous in Sarasota. Our community is very backing to the officers here and we are constantly contributing to the foundations they have set up. Of course, as with any city know city is perfect. Our murders rate is very low, drug addiction is like an small town and the robberies are sparing.
    Although my family and I began seeing more drug issues in my neighborhood (Sarasota Springs) within the last few years of us living there, it was still a wonderful experience. After the first year of living there I met someone who turned out to be my best friend, and she definitely had a huge impact on my life. There where many other kids there my age, so there was always someone to hang out with. To be honest, sadly, I see the drug issues getting worse and worse for this Sarasota Springs. I think my family and I moved out at the right time because of how quickly the drug issues are spreading. All in all, Sarasota Springs let me grow up with fun and good friends around me.