{"id":82174,"date":"2023-04-05T09:20:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T16:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=82174"},"modified":"2024-03-27T10:52:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T17:52:17","slug":"affordable-sarasota-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-sarasota-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Sarasota Suburbs to Live In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarasota, FL, a Gulf Coast paradise, has risen in popularity for those looking to live in Florida. From famous foods and white-sand beaches to the fabulous nightlife, it&#8217;s not a surprise that about 54,800 people live in Sarasota.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to buy a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16463\/FL\/Sarasota\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home in Sarasota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll find that the median home sale price is $490,000, the average sale price per square foot is $350, and the housing market is very competitive. And if you&#8217;re looking to rent an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16463\/FL\/Sarasota\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment in Sarasota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,868.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t worry if those prices don&#8217;t fit in your budget &#8211; we&#8217;ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. We\u2019ve rounded up a list of the 10 best affordable Sarasota suburbs to consider living in \u2013 and they\u2019re all under a 30-minute drive from the city. That way you can live close to Sarasota and all its cool activities without paying the premium price of living there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186.jpg\" alt=\"sarasota florida bridge over ocean_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186-274x150.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186-1151x630.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SarasotaGettyImages-969298186-548x300.jpg 548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: South Bradenton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $208,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$189\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25695\/FL\/South-Bradenton\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Bradenton, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25695\/FL\/South-Bradenton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Bradenton, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $208,000, South Bradenton lands the number one spot on our list as the most affordable Sarasota suburb. About 26,900 people live in this suburban area and you&#8217;ll only be about a 25-minute drive away from downtown Sarasota. If you&#8217;re considering moving to this area make sure to check out one of the local restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Bayshore Gardens<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $210,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$207\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21362\/FL\/Bayshore-Gardens\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayshore Gardens, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21362\/FL\/Bayshore-Gardens\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayshore Gardens, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little more expensive than South Bradenton is Bayshore Gardens. About a 20-minute drive away from downtown Sarasota, you can stroll along Bayfront Park and visit Lido Key Beach in no time. Make sure to check out Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreational District, when living in this suburb of 19,900 people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Memphis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $265,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $187\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24060\/FL\/Memphis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memphis, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24060\/FL\/Memphis\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memphis, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes away from downtown Sarasota, you&#8217;ll find yourself in the suburb of Memphis. From parks and outdoor recreation to shopping, there&#8217;s lots of things that make the town of Memphis a great place to live. Make sure to visit one of the many local shops and attractions if you move to the third most affordable suburb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: West Samoset<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $315,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$227\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26334\/FL\/West-Samoset\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Samoset, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26334\/FL\/West-Samoset\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Samoset, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bit more expensive than Memphis is none other than West Samoset. With 6,500 residents in this Sarasota suburb, there\u2019s plenty to do on a sunny Florida day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial View of Manatee River Bridge Between Palmetto and Bradenton, Florida_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PalmettoGettyImages-1402197097-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Ridge Wood Heights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$329,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$257\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25212\/FL\/Ridge-Wood-Heights\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ridge Wood Heights, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25212\/FL\/Ridge-Wood-Heights\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ridge Wood Heights, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 minutes away from downtown Sarasota is Ridge Wood Heights, another great suburb to consider moving to. With 5,100 people living in this affordable town, Ridge Wood Heights is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Sarasota without paying the premium for a home in the city. Living in Ridge Wood Heights, you can spend the day at one of the local parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Palmetto<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$370,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$238\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14059\/FL\/Palmetto\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palmetto, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14059\/FL\/Palmetto\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palmetto, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another well-known Sarasota suburb is Palmetto, where the median home sale price is about $120K less than in Sarasota. With roughly 13,300 people calling Palmetto home, it&#8217;s a great area to consider moving to. Whether you explore the 365-acre Emerson Point Preserve, grab lunch on the water, or check out the Palmetto Historic District, there&#8217;s many activities to do and see in this suburb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Sarasota Springs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $372,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$276\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25503\/FL\/Sarasota-Springs\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarasota Springs, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25503\/FL\/Sarasota-Springs\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarasota Springs, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the seventh spot on our list of affordable Sarasota suburbs is Sarasota Springs, which is about a 15-minute drive into downtown. With a population of close to 12,500, living in Sarasota Springs is a great alternative to Sarasota&#8217;s hustle and bustle. If you find yourself moving to this suburb, make sure to walk along the Sarasota Springs Trailhead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693.jpg\" alt=\"beach in bradenton florida during the day_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BradentonGettyImages-184144693-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Bradenton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $386,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$252\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2052\/FL\/Bradenton\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bradenton, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2052\/FL\/Bradenton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bradenton, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/FL\/Sarasota\/6\/16463\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Sarasota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s likely that you know of Bradenton, the eighth suburb on our list. About 55,700 people reside in Bradenton, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Sarasota&#8217;s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. Living in Bradenton, be sure to explore Neal Preserve, visit Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, a planetarium, aquarium, and history museum, or stroll through downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Bee Ridge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$425,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $259\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21402\/FL\/Bee-Ridge\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bee Ridge, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21402\/FL\/Bee-Ridge\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bee Ridge, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without traffic, you&#8217;ll be in downtown Sarasota in about 15 minutes, making Bee Ridge a great place to consider moving to. About 10,000 people live in this suburb, but there&#8217;s always somewhere new to check out in Bee Ridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: South Gate Ridge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $432,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $269\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Sarasota: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25711\/FL\/South-Gate-Ridge\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Gate Ridge, FL homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25711\/FL\/South-Gate-Ridge\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Gate Ridge, FL apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out our list of affordable Sarasota suburbs, is South Gate Ridge. If you&#8217;re lucky to avoid traffic, it&#8217;ll only take about 15 minutes to drive into Sarasota. This suburb has a population of 6,000 and there&#8217;s always something to do while living in South Gate Ridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability is based on whether a suburb&#8217;s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Sarasota and under a 30-minute drive from downtown Sarasota. Median home sale price data from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during March 2023. Average rental data from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> March 2023. Population data sourced from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best affordable Sarasota suburbs. 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