Sarasota, FL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 26,935 housing units in Sarasota.
This represents a 0.1% decline from 26,974 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 26,935 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sarasota is about 58.6%.
Sarasota's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 13.1%.
Average household size is 2.11 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sarasota were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.80% |
| One Bedroom | 17.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 49.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 25.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 3.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $96,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $93,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $565 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.20% |
| Debt Free | 36.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.7% |
