Sarasota County
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Sarasota County, a prime Gulf Coast destination, blends beautiful beaches, lively arts, and relaxed living. Renowned for cultural offerings, world-class nature reserves, and family-friendly suburbs, it's popular for both visitors and residents looking for sun-soaked leisure. Bayside neighborhoods and lively barrier islands provide a variety of experiences, from sophisticated to laid-back.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
434,006
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.18°, -82.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$3,445
Local Cost
$2,272
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1228 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VNC
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.