Sarasota County, FL Housing Market Brief
county · FL · as of May 2026
What is Sarasota County, FL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Sarasota County, FL in its market cycle?
Sarasota County, FL is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Sarasota County, FL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $425K | ▲ +2.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | ▼ -4.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -31.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 4,702 | ▼ -28.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1,193 | ▲ +4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $246 | ▼ -1.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has Sarasota County, FL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sarasota County, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Sarasota County, FL is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Sarasota County, FL?
The median sale price in Sarasota County, FL is $425K, having risen 2.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Sarasota County, FL?
Sarasota County, FL scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Sarasota County, FL's Alpha Score?
Sarasota County, FL's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Sarasota County, FL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.