Population 5,699 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Siesta Key
Household size in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.99 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Siesta Key are small: just 1.91 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.02, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 23 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.9 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 60.9 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 65.1 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 66.3 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Siesta Key skews older: half of its residents are older than 66.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 59.9, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in Siesta Key, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only 45 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Siesta Key
Renters in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Siesta Key is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 63.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 54.1% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 50.6% of the housing in Siesta Key, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Siesta Key run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Siesta Key has older homes than the great majority of Florida cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,819 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,307 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,268 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,950 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,131 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Siesta Key runs $2,950 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,131 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 42.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only six have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Siesta Key
Bachelor's degrees in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.9% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Siesta Key: 67.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 21.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Siesta Key: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 40 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Siesta Key
| Period | Siesta Key | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Siesta Key has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Siesta Key compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siesta Key | 1.91 | 66.3 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 50.6% | 1975 | $2,950 | 67.4% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| South Sarasota | 2.26 | 56.1 | 4.6% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 1975 | $1,715 | 54.3% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 1.90 | 56.4 | 6.2% | 49.6% | 13.0% | 1978 | $2,007 | 31.7% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Southgate | 2.11 | 54.1 | 7.3% | 28.7% | 17.7% | 1965 | $1,651 | 41.2% | 93.0% | 3.3% |
| Bee Ridge | 2.18 | 51.4 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.8% | 1987 | $2,053 | 43.2% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Sarasota Springs | 2.49 | 44.3 | 8.8% | 20.4% | 11.0% | 1975 | $2,024 | 30.6% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| Sarasota area | 2.35 | 52.0 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 16.8% | 1993 | $1,992 | 39.7% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| North Sarasota | 2.66 | 43.8 | 13.6% | 23.8% | 8.7% | 1982 | $1,616 | 29.2% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| Fruitville | 2.14 | 50.6 | 7.4% | 37.5% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,116 | 42.0% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| Osprey | 2.04 | 65.3 | 2.3% | 12.9% | 22.5% | 1994 | $2,363 | 57.7% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
| Longboat Key | 1.78 | 71.1 | 0.7% | 6.4% | 54.0% | 1981 | $3,351 | 70.0% | 98.9% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Siesta Key. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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