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What are the crime rate and median income in Sarasota, FL?
The violent-crime rate in Sarasota was 3.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 45% higher than the statewide rate (2.6). The median household income is $72,105 and the median home value is $463,000. About 56,970 people live in Sarasota.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Sarasota?
Sarasota police recorded 221 violent crimes in 2025, or 3.8 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 45% higher than the Florida rate (2.6) and 15% higher than the national rate (3.3). 2 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 824 (14.1 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 39% between 2022 and 2025 (365 to 221).
| Offense (2025) | Sarasota count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 221 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 22 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 34 | 0.58 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 163 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 824 | 14.1 | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 123 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 693 | 11.9 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 0.14 | 0.71 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Sarasota changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 365 | 1,741 | 7 |
| 2023 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2024 | 335 | 962 | 7 |
| 2025 | 221 | 824 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Sarasota Police Department's own reports.
How does Sarasota compare with Florida?
Households in Sarasota have a median income of $72,105 (Florida: $74,568). The median owner-occupied home is worth $463,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,684 a month. About 56,970 people live on 15 square miles of land, roughly 3,875 per square mile. The city lies in Sarasota County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sarasota | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,970 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $72,105 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $463,000 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,684 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 57.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 48.2 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Sarasota?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Sarasota County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Sarasota?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Sarasota city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Sarasota?
Inside the city limits there are 12 public schools (2024-25) and 7 private schools (2023-24). 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: De Soto National Memorial. 7 state parks or recreation areas: Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, Lake Manatee State Park, Maderia Bickle Archaeological State Park, Myakka River State Park and Oscar Scherer State Park and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sarasota
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Sarasota city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: A Red Rose LLC (Sarasota), Buccaneer Pawn II LLC (Sarasota) and The Bullet Hole (Sarasota).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Sarasota city limits: Mals Cut Rate Liquors (Sarasota), Publix Liquor Store #1023 (Sarasota), Publix Liquor Store #555 (Sarasota) and Sarasota Wine And Liquor (Sarasota).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Sarasota city limits: Planned Parenthood Of Southwest And Central Florida Inc (Sarasota).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Sarasota?
In 2025, Sarasota had 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (221 reported), 45% higher than the Florida rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 14.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sarasota?
$72,105 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in Sarasota?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $463,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Sarasota?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Sarasota County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Bradenton, FL (11 mi) · North Port, FL (29 mi) · St. Petersburg, FL (30 mi) · Port Charlotte, FL (36 mi) · Riverview, FL (37 mi) · Pinellas Park, FL (37 mi)
More: Florida statewide numbers · county page: Sarasota County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Sarasota city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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