Living in Sarasota
Sarasota is a large place in Florida, United States, home to 55,118 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 13%, #275 of 2,119), people who want to live by the sea (top 23%, #1,465 of 6,413), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 33%, #5,407 of 16,523).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sarasota
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Gulf of Mexico is 2 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 25 min and sets around 23:41; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How Sarasota ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,190 of 11,898 | #251 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,515 of 9,771 | #387 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 38 | #5,488 of 8,006 | #202 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,195 of 6,237 | #169 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,615 of 9,474 | #168 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,929 of 9,474 | #174 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,253 of 10,762 | #243 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,461 of 7,271 | #226 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 77 | #275 of 2,119 | #10 of 168 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,519 of 8,006 | #392 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,814 of 12,111 | #308 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 62 | #3,014 of 7,271 | #199 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,524 of 9,474 | #105 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #13,004 of 18,063 | #509 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #5,407 of 16,523 | #295 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #15,389 of 18,063 | #607 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,049 of 16,523 | #298 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #3,468 of 21,167 | #262 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 51 | #11,016 of 12,111 | #418 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,465 of 6,413 | #58 of 625 | Map |
| Business owner | 58 | #4,908 of 12,111 | #330 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Southgate (Florida) 4 km
- North Sarasota 4 km
- Sarasota Springs 6 km
- South Gate Ridge 6 km
- Fruitville 7 km
- Bee Ridge 8 km
- Siesta Key 8 km
- Gulf Gate Estates 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.