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  5. /Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL - 34237

Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL—34237

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$283,000
4.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$63,100
49.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
88
0.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.2%
Median Rent
$1,900
4.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
9.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,850
5.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,500
6.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

As of May '26, the median home price in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is $283,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.9%. This indicates that home prices in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$283,000-4.9%
Single Family $339,000-2.6%
Condos $139,000-12.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $110,000
    -11.3%
    2 Bed
    		$205,000-8.5%
    3 Bed
    		$361,000-2.7%
    4 Bed
    		$430,000-3.2%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.2%
    1 Bedroom
    14.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    47.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.8%

    Rental Trends — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is $2,640, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is studios: $1,440, 1-bedrooms: $1,480, 2-bedrooms: $2,090, 3-bedrooms: $4,360, 4-bedrooms: $5,550. The most common rental property sizes in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 51.8% and 22.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,900$2,640
    Studio Rent $1,150$1,440
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,480
    2 Bed Rent $1,850$2,090
    3 Bed Rent $3,500$4,360
    4 Bed Rent $4,000$5,550
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.1%
    1 Bedroom
    22.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    51.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    19.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Property Listings — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is 88. This is a decrease of 0.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$350,00014.0%
    Listing Count
    		117-12.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.2%-12.0%
    Days on Market
    		880.0%
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    Demographics — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL has a population of 17,600, which has increased by 1.5% over the past 5 years. Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		17,6001.5%
    % Under 18
    		17.2%8.2%
    % Seniors
    		15.8%-19.4%
    % WFH
    		8.1%350.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		25.6%18.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is a predominantly white area, with 55.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL is hispanic, making up 30.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.5% of the population in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL, and this percentage has decreased by 19.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		55.3%-8.1%
    % Black
    		11.3%39.5%
    % Hispanic
    		30.0%3.8%
    % Asian
    		1.5%-25.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		21.5%-19.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 180 mortgage originations in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL, of which 89.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		180
    % Conventional Loans
    		89.0%
    % Government Loans
    		11.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		11.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL under the Section 8 program is 3.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		194
    Total Units Section 8
    		154
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		77.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$10$1,500$1,510
    2 Bedroom-$90$1,850$1,760
    3 Bedroom-$1,190$3,500$2,310
    4 Bedroom-$1,230$4,000$2,770

    Affordability — Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.1
    Median Home Price$283,000
    Median Household Income$63,100

    Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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