The Town FilesSarasota County, Florida
459,547 people. The median home is worth $411,800 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $83,416.
Towns in Sarasota County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port | 74,793 | $362,500 | $84,049 | 49.3 |
| Sarasota | 54,842 | $463,000 | $72,105 | 48.2 |
| Venice | 25,463 | $434,700 | $76,755 | 69.2 |
| Englewood | 20,800 | $339,900 | $69,222 | 68.5 |
| South Venice | 15,619 | $337,300 | $77,097 | 50.9 |
| Fruitville | 15,484 | $412,500 | $82,246 | 48.6 |
| Palmer Ranch | 14,966 | $592,900 | $102,838 | 64.9 |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,521 | $349,100 | $95,688 | 40.5 |
| Laurel | 12,186 | $478,900 | $92,340 | 63.7 |
| Bee Ridge | 9,955 | $412,400 | $75,906 | 54.1 |
| Longboat Key | 7,505 | $1,022,100 | $158,030 | 71.2 |
| Gulf Gate | 7,340 | $357,500 | $61,379 | 51.4 |
| Osprey | 6,690 | $750,000 | $103,516 | 64.5 |
| Southgate | 6,287 | $422,000 | $80,133 | 51.7 |
| South Gate Ridge | 6,024 | $444,800 | $70,469 | 50.6 |
| Siesta Key | 5,454 | $985,800 | $115,854 | 66.3 |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 5,442 | $188,300 | $53,668 | 71.4 |
| South Sarasota | 5,133 | $780,200 | $92,933 | 56.7 |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 5,064 | $370,700 | $69,894 | 45.2 |
| The Meadows | 5,037 | $382,400 | $69,774 | 72.8 |
| Plantation | 5,034 | $417,700 | $78,404 | 71.2 |
| Lake Sarasota | 3,979 | $381,000 | $92,429 | 36.8 |
| Kensington Park | 3,697 | $328,600 | $90,000 | 44.3 |
| Venice Gardens | 3,402 | $347,200 | $70,811 | 52.3 |
| Nokomis | 3,217 | $231,800 | $41,916 | 54.5 |
| Vamo | 2,822 | $364,400 | $88,025 | 71.7 |
People and housing
| Sarasota County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,818 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $83,416 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 57.4 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
190,078 jobs in 2024, average pay $65,133 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 267 storm events in Sarasota County from 1996 to 2026, with 15 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sarasota County has been included in 48 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).