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South Sarasota
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    South Sarasota

    #1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Sarasota County
    • A
      Overall Grade
    • 7 reviews
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        A
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        B+
      South Sarasota is a with a population of 4,700. South Sarasota is in Sarasota County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in South Sarasota offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Sarasota there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in South Sarasota and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in South Sarasota are highly rated.
      Population
      4,700
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $473,500
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,182
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        28%
      • Own
        72%
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      South Sarasota Rankings

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      Crime & Safety

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

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        7%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        3%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        10%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        34%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        23%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        24%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        27%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        21%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        11%
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      Working in South Sarasota

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $77,188
      National
      $69,021
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      South Sarasota Reviews

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