Downtown Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota has elegant high-rise apartment buildings with all amenities.

Welcome to Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota has the best of all worlds, a small city full of culture, restaurants, and walkable downtown, all very close to the marina and gulf waters.
 

REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS

 
Sarasota has the best of all worlds. It’s a small city full of culture, restaurants, and walkable downtown, all very close to the marina and gulf waters. Historic Sarasota and Burns Court is also a short walk away. This city demonstrates the tasteful blend of newly build modern high-rises and historic bungalows. Downtown Sarasota has elegant high-rise apartment buildings with all amenities, some with water views and others with city views. Intermingled are smaller boutique apartment buildings and townhouses to choose from.
 

THE PEOPLE & LIFESTYLE

 
As far as culture goes, there is the Opera, Ballet, theaters, art galleries, and the famous Van Wezel for Performing Arts.
 
Some of the new construction stunning apartment buildings include:
 
  • The Ritz Carlton Residences
  • The Vue
  • The Mark
  • The Jewel
  • 1500 State St.
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Overview for Downtown Sarasota, FL

53,786 people live in Downtown Sarasota, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $48,380. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,786

Total Population

49 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,380

Average individual Income

Around Downtown Sarasota, FL

There's plenty to do around Downtown Sarasota, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

97
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
68
Bikeable
Bike Score
47
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Two Chefs On Hillview, Vesuvio Wood Fired Pizza, and Sweeter With Fiedler.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.76 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.54 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.07 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.18 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.68 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.72 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown Sarasota, FL

Downtown Sarasota has 23,984 households, with an average household size of 2.1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown Sarasota do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 53,786 people call Downtown Sarasota home. The population density is 3,659.66 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,786

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49

Median Age

46.69 / 53.31%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
23,984

Total Households

2.1

Average Household Size

$48,380

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Downtown Sarasota, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Downtown Sarasota. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Alta Vista Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Sarasota Military Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Achievement Center Of Sarasota The
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
St Martha Catholic Schcol
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Tuttle Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Hershorin Schiff Day Schools Of Tomorrow Inc Dba G
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Agape Christian School Of Sarasota
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Brookside Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Southside Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5

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