Sarasota, FL at a glance
Median household income
$72,105$6,009 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sarasota, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Sarasota, FL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,418 | $17,016 | $56,720 | 23.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,686 | $20,232 | $67,440 | 28.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,958 | $23,496 | $78,320 | 32.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,537 | $30,444 | $101,480 | 42.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,027 | $36,324 | $121,080 | 50.4% |
What a typical income covers in Sarasota, FL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $72,105 a year ($6,009 a month before tax).
What $72,105 leaves after Florida taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Sarasota, FL: common questions
What is the median household income in Sarasota, FL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sarasota, FL is $72,105 per year (approximately $6,009 per month).
What is the average rent in Sarasota, FL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,418 for a studio, $1,686 for one bedroom, $1,958 for two, $2,537 for three and $3,027 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Sarasota, FL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 102.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Sarasota, FL?
To keep a $1,958 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $78,320 a year, or $6,527 a month. That is 109% of what the typical household in Sarasota, FL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sarasota, FL?
On the local median income of $72,105 ($6,009 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,004 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,803 for everything else and $1,202 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,958 takes 65% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sarasota, FL?
Homes in Florida paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.