South Gate Ridge, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,456 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,307 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$369,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$712 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,480 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sarasota County
3
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sarasota County
4
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 2 0 62
Mar 4 0 66
Apr 2 0 71
May 2 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 7 0 80
Oct 2 0 76
Nov 2 0 68
Dec 2 0 62

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Schools

Suncoast Polytechnical High School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Wilkinson Elementary School
<1 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Suncoast Technical College
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Ringling College of Art and Design
6 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
3 miles, E 4.1 star
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
3 miles, N 5 star
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
8 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
40 miles, SE 1.9 star
Tampa International Airport
48 miles, N 3.7 star